The Martin Luther King sculpture on the campus of Ohio Northern University was unveiled and dedicated during ceremonies Tuesday. Here, members of the MLK planning committee unveil the sculpture made by artist Tad McKillop. He also produced the sculpture of ONU Founder Dr. Henry Solomon Lehr that was placed on the Front Campus 11 years ago. Watch tomorrow’s Ada Icon for more stories and photos of the occasion. Click here for anothe photo. (Photo by Monty Siekerman)
By Monty Siekerman
No matter the weather, with or without an umbrella, everyone wants to watch an egg throw. They do?
Yes, when it’s part of Greek Olympics.
This is only a portion of the crowd, standing in the rain on Saturday, hoping their fraternity or sorority brothers or sisters are the best at tossing an egg.
Sorry, we don’t know who won. Our photographer decided to seek shelter and dry out before the event was over.
It was hold an umbrella or get soaked on Saturday afternoon at Dial-Roberson Stadium when ONU men’s soccer players had a scrimmage with Ohio State and UNOH as part of their spring practices.
A number of people showed up for the scrimmage in spite of the weather. Collegiate soccer is played in the fall. The NCAA has allowed spring soccer scrimmages the past few years, but university PR departments are not allowed to publicize them.
By Monty Siekerman
The ONU Gospel Ensemble entertained a good-sized crowd with praise music earlier this month in McIntosh Center ballroom.
This was the 31st annual spring concert of the group that was founded by Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw (far right) Here, she sings with her choir while a guest artist joins the group.
Entertainers that Adriane has known for years through the Ensemble, from as far away as Orlando and Indianapolis, regularly return to sing with the group.
The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes 4-H club met at 7:00 on April 16th at the Hardin Northern Schools. The recreation for the night was limbo, this was held by Makenna Ebiling and Hedi Trachsel. There were 44 members present, 8 advisers, and 8 guest. The meeting was led by Rylee Bame. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Preston Grappy and the 4-H Pledge by Cruz Curtis. Members of the club paid for their books and turned in their dues. There will be both a safety and health demonstration held next meeting. T-shirt order forms were also passed out and need to be turned in by May 21st. Bob McBride also went over how members will start keeping a journal to keep track of their progress on
By Cort Reynolds
LIMA - The Ada boys tennis team won its closest match of the spring so far 3-2 over Elida indoors at Westwood Monday night.
The match was originally scheduled for the Ada park but moved due to the unseasonably cold, windy and snowy conditions.
The Bulldogs improved to 6-0 with the victory.
"Elida is a very well-coached team," said Ada coach Christy Beaschler. "We had great teamwork and outstanding wins by our singles players. The double matches were close, but Elida has a lot of depth and some very strong doubles teams."
