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No. 17 wrestling clinches share of OAC crown with 26-12 victory over Baldwin Wallace on senior night

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, February 6, 2013

By Tim Glon

No. 17 Ohio Northern clinched at least a share of the Ohio Athletic Conference Wrestling title with a 26-12 victory over Baldwin Wallace on Senior Night at the ONU Sports Center on Tuesday.

The Polar Bears improve to 15-2 overall and are 4-0 in Ohio Athletic Conference action, while the Yellow Jackets fall to 4-4, 1-3.

Trailing 12-7, ONU won the final four weight classes to post the victory.

Northern's win, coupled with Mount Union 24-15 victory over Heidelberg on Tuesday, leaves the Polar Bears as the lone unbeaten team in the league.

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Ohio Northern University to conduct Experience ONU Day

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Ohio Northern University welcomes high school seniors to campus for Experience ONU Day on Monday, Feb. 18.

Prospective students will learn about specific Ohio Northern programs; meet with current students, faculty and staff; and attend informational admissions and financial aid sessions. A complimentary lunch and campus tour also will be provided.

Participants can immerse themselves in the total collegiate experience by visiting actual classes, talking with current students, meeting with deans and faculty members, having lunch in the dining hall, and getting a glimpse into the daily lives of ONU students. Registration for Experience ONU Day closes on Monday, Feb. 11.

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Women's basketball moves up one spot in both D3hoops.com poll and USA Today Sports Coaches poll

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

By Andrew Korba

The Ohio Northern women's basketball team moved up to season high ranking's of No. 5 in the tenth weekly D3hoops.com poll and a season best No. 6 in the USA Today Sports Division III Top 25 Coaches poll.

The Polar Bears received 497 votes in the D3hoops.com poll, which was 22 more than they received in last weeks poll.

DePauw (Ind.) stayed at the top of the poll with 623 points and 23 of the 25 first place votes, Calvin (Mich) is ranked second with 594 points and the two remaining first place votes and Amherst (Mass.) moved to to No. 3 with 569 points.

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Tom Kier presentation on photography to Ada Kiwanis

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

President Myrna McCurdy called the 16th meeting (February 5th) of the 2012–2013 Kiwanis year to order at 12:00 noon at McIntosh Center, ONU.

The membership anniversary Tom Kier, (February 16, 1999) was noted.

Bill Fuller was recognized by ONU Circle K for his contributions and attendance to their meetings.

In business:

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Findlay Hancock Chamber accepting agri-business scholarship applications

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

The Agri-Business Committee of the Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications to award one or more scholarships to area students pursuing college studies in agriculture, home economics, natural resources, or other related field. 

Applicants can either be high school seniors pursuing further studies or current college students enrolled in an agriculturally related field.

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Betty Steele Gross was retired from American Red Cross

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Monday, February 4, 2013

Betty J. Steele Gross, 83, died at 3:50 a.m. Jan. 31, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born Oct. 26, 1929, in Wapakoneta, to Virgil and Violet Selover Howell, who preceded her in death. She married Paul E. "Bud" Steele, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Gross retired in 1994 as the blood services director for the Allen County Chapter of the American Red Cross. 

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