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Photos from the 2025 Northern Review

This week, 101 years ago, was Ohio Northern University’s Homecoming Week. The University had many fun events planned for the occasion such as a parade, football game and alumni visitors.

Pictured above are the original gates to the athletic field, located where Heterick Memorial Library stands today. 

Also pictured is the 1925 Ohio Northern Football team that played the Ohio Bobcats during homecoming week and came away with a 6-0 victory. 

UPDATE__As of 6:50 p.m. (10-28-26) this issue has been resolved. We appreciate your patience!

FROM FACEBOOK__The Hardin County, Ohio Sheriff's Office announced at 12:15 p.m. on October 28:

Attention AT&T Customers:

Due to a phone outage, AT&T customers might not be able to call 9-1-1.

The appropriate people are working on repairing this issue.

Should you have an emergency you can TEXT 911 or call our office at 419-673-1268 Ext 0 and we will be happy to assist you.

By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Mark Andreasen

LIMA__The Ada High School volleyball team lost a three-set match to Columbus Grove in the Div. VI Northwest 5 district semifinals at Lima Senior on Tuesday night, Oct. 27.

Ada ended its season with a strong 17-6 record after suffering the 25-12, 25-18, 25-18 defeat.

CG improved to 13-11 after earning a sweep win in the battle of the Bulldogs.

The red and gray Bulldogs advance to the district championship match vs. top seed Parkway (20-3) on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.

Nominations via Facebook, direct message and email

MEDIA RELEASE__United Way of Hardin County is inviting residents to speak up about the people, businesses, food, events and experiences that make Hardin County special with the launch of Best in Hardin County 2026.

The community-wide campaign lets Hardin County residents nominate their favorites for recognition in 19 categories. From the best pizza and burger to the best teacher and coach, the campaign celebrates the people and places residents are passionate about.

Photos by Mark Andreasen / Click to enlarge

Ada started the week off with a Halloween parade coordinated by Circle K, the Ohio Northern student chapter of the Kiwanis Club. Parade participants in the parade competed for best costume with the following results.

Preschool & Kindergarten (22 entries)
1st - Evelyn Roberson
2nd - Carter Hollar
3rd - Graysen Lee
4th - Isabella Earl

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