Max Gauthier, the tech expert at the Ada Public Library, will hold a hands-on virtual reality session at noon, Saturday, April 15, at the library. This will be a time to experience virtual reality and ask questions!
Sophomore Luke Klinehoffer (Zanesville/John Glenn) and junior T.J. Storer (Loveland/Moeller) led the Ohio Northern baseball team as it won the first game of a twinbill at Wilmington 5-2, before falling 3-2 in the nightcap.
The Polar Bears move to 12-13 overall and 3-5 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while the Quakers move to 6-19, 2-6.
Klinehoffer led ONU at the plate in the first contest as he went 3-for-6 and added an RBI and run scored.
Juniors Jason Burkett (Maumee) and Jordan Bostater (Bryan) each added two hits, while senior Kyle Schlade (Hamilton/Talawanda) added two RBI and a run scored
Longtime leaders of the Farmers and Merchants picnic board have decided to retire from the organization, and the board is looking for new members to assist in organizing the annual community event.
Bernie Mackey, president, and Brenda Mackey, treasurer, have decided to step down after many years of dedicated service. Yvonne Bonham will continue as secretary.
The picnic, now in its 104th year, is one of the longest running festivals in Ohio. It's traditionally held the second Saturday of August.
Those interested in serving the community by being on the board may call the War Memorial Park office at 419-634-0074.
The Ohio Northern women's track team had an impressive showing as the No. 11-ranked Polar Bears claimed first place at the Marv Frye Inviational on Saturday afternoon at Ohio Wesleyan University.
The Polar Bears improve to 47-3 with the first place finish.
Sophomore Maddy Reed (Lucasville/Piketon) posted a record-setting day to lead ONU at the meet.
The Polar Bears had three athletes finish in the top-3 in the pole vault as Reed led the way.
The sophomore won the event with a school-record leap of 12' 8.25", while junior Kelly Wollenslegal and freshman Magie Krause each tied for third place with a height of 11' 1.75".
