Ohio Northern got a slew of outstanding pitching performances in a 4-3, 2-0 baseball sweep Baldwin Wallace on a chilly Tuesday afternoon at Wander Field.
The Polar Bears improve to 18-6 overall and are 6-2 in the Ohio Athletic Conference after extending their winning streak to seven games.
The Yellow Jackets fall to 17-9, 3-5.
Junior Luke Klinehoffer (Zanesville/John Glenn) picked up his 100th career base hit and freshman Scott Beaton (Novi, Mich.) picked up a 4-inning save to lead ONU in the Game 1 win.
The sisters of Alpha Xi Delta sorority painted the giant boulder in front of McIntosh Center—known as Spirit Rock—in recognition of Autism Month. The pups in training to be service dogs say “Woof” to the idea of supporting, loving, and understanding those with autism. The Ada Icon says “thanks” to Polar Paws Facebook page for this adorable photo.
For the ninth time in her career, ONU senior Emily Richards (Delaware/Hayes) has been named the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division III Women's Track National Athlete of the Week.
The senior also earned the honor for the second consecutive week and the fifth time this season.
Richards earned the honor after competing in the 800-meter run at the 39th Annual Sun Angel Classic hosted by Arizona State this past weekend.
The annual Ada Kiwanis Club Pancake and Sausage Day is Saturday at the Ada Schools cafeteria. Serving time: 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.Tickets are available from club members and at Liberty National Bank, Ferguson Insurance, Dr. Mark Shull’s office, and Hanson-Neely Funeral Home. The cost is $7 pre-sale and $8 at the door for the all-you-can-eat meal. Children 10 and under are free. Proceeds benefit community projects. The club has been serving the community for 94 years. And by way, to see who is flipping the pancakes from last year's event, go to the next picture.
By Monty Siekerman
Workers from K&R Landscaping in Leipsic plant a spiral juniper near the new front door of the Ada Public Library on Tuesday.
Finishing touches—including installation of landscaping—are underway to complete a major addition and remodeling of the library which will have a grand reopening on Saturday, April 28.
celebration of the completion of the project will begin at 10:30 a.m. with remarks by Director Rhett Grant. Tater the Clown will be there to entertain children.
Refreshments will be served. The grand reopening will continue until 1:30 p.m. The library celebrated its centennial last year.
