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Park in the Park on July 12

VFW FACEBOOK__The annual Park In The Park car show hosted by VFW Post 9381 of Ada, Ohio will be held on Saturday, July 12. Registration is from 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Trophies--sponsored by Allen Tire Service of Lima--will be presented at 4:00 p.m. Multiple raffles to be drawn starting at 4:00 include a 75" TV. Trophies (28 total) include Mayors Choice, Best Paint (Joel Hauenstein Memorial Award), Best Import. MORE ▶︎

Creative writing workshop to feature local and visiting writers

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/ Jul 11, 2025

JUNE 9 MEDIA RELEASE__On Saturday, July 19 at the Marathon Center for Performing Arts in Findlay, a free creative writing workshop will focus on genre fiction: Science-Fiction/Speculative Fiction, Fantasy and Romance--among others.

This workshop is a free in-person event and open to all writers High School age and older.

SCHEDULE

Morning: Craft talks with Writing Prompts
11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Lunch on own in downtown Findlay, with time for writing.
Afternoon: Facilitated small-group workshops, followed by an open mic

For more information or to register, contact Dave Essinger, [email protected].

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Back in Time at the Barn, July 12

Events

/ Jul 11, 2025

The Hardin County Historical Museums are hosting Back in Time at the Barn, a WW II living history event on Saturday, July 12 with World War II photos, replacement depot and poppy pin craft all day.

Grounds Open at 10:00
Weapons Demonstration at 11:00
Weapons Demonstration at 2:00
Grounds Closed at 4:00

Ever wondered who took photos during World War II? Come find out at Back in Time at the Barn on the 12th!

The Barn will host Joe Bookout, who will be portraying the 165th Signal Photographic Company.

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Helen Ruth Doak Wilson worked for Melon Trust Co.

Obituaries

/ July 11, 2025

Helen Ruth Doak Wilson, age 96, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 1, 1929 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania to the late E.D. and Bessie (Foster) Doak. Helen was previously married to W.T. “Buzz” Wilson.