The ONU College Democrats will sponsor a town hall meeting with two candidates at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Dicke Building. Local residents are invited to attend.
Rob Richardson is a candidate for state treasurer while James Neu, Jr. is vying for a spot to run against incumbent Bob Latta for Ohio’s 5th district.
Jeannine M. Dixon, age 84, died on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 1:05 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born on December 27, 1933 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Marshal E. and Boneta M. (Hall) Stoodt. On June 7, 1953 Jeannine married Kennard I. Dixon Jr and he preceded her in death on July 3, 2006.
Jeannine retired as a cashier for the Flying J. Restaurant in Beaverdam and formerly worked at the Bluelick Greenhouse, which in now the Forget Me Not Greenhouse. She was a member of the Liberty Chapel United Methodist Church. Jeannine enjoyed bowling and golfing.
The Ohio Northern men's outdoor track and field team has been selected to finish third in the team standings in the annual Ohio Athletic Conference coaches poll voted on by the leagues 10 head coaches. Mount Union and John Carroll were picked first and second.
Northern finished second in the outdoor standings a season ago and posted its fourth consecutive top-3 finish.
ONU opens its 2018 campaign on Saturday, Mar. 24 as it competes in the Indiana Wesleyan Invitational.
With a continued decrease in influenza through our community and a decrease in positive influenza admissions, Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center has lifted the restrictions prohibiting those under the age of 14 from visiting the hospital.
The hospital will continue to discourage anyone who is exhibiting signs of illness from visiting their loved ones so as to prevent any future spread of the flu.
The hospital encourages everyone to cover their cough and wash their hands.
Ohio Northern junior Ryan Bruns (Chickasaw/Marion Local) was named 2nd team All-America in men's basketball for 2018 in voting conducted by the National Association of Basketball Coaches and D3hoops.com.
Bruns was also named the Ohio Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year and First Team All-Great Lakes Region this season.
He was second on the team, third in the OAC and 12th nationally in scoring at 24.0 ppg this year.
Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club held their first meeting on March 12, at 6:30 p.m.. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kevin Smith followed by the 4-H Pledge led by Asher Bridenstine. Each member introduced himself to the club. 25 members with 3 advisors and 9 parents/guests were present.
Election of officers was held. The 2018 officers are: President- Alexa Lowry; Vice President- Grant Smith; Treasurer- Drew Hoppe; Secretary- Helena Taylor; Reporter Noah Ketcham; Health- Claire Ketcham; Safety- Tate Ketcham; Recreation: Jeffery Bushong, Isaac Fent, Dylan Lowry, Quinn Dyer, Kevin Smith and Adelyn Bridenstine
