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2026 Circle K Halloween Parade and Costume Contest winners

People

/ Oct 28, 2026

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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United Way launches Best in Hardin County 2026 campaign

Regional news

/ Oct 28, 2026

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.

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Ada volleyball eliminated by Grove in district semis

Sports

/ Oct 28, 2026

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.

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Bulldogs Allen, Rush voted 1st team by NCOSA coaches

Sports

/ October 27, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School boys soccer team had nine players receive All-North Central Ohio Soccer Association honors in voting recently conducted by league coaches.

Northwest Ohio field reports from the Ohio Division of Wildlife

Regional news

/ October 27, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Earlier in 2026, State Wildlife Investigator Brian Bury looked into possible wild turkey violations committed by an Ohio resident. Eleven search warrants later, four defendants pleaded guilty to about two dozen charges, mostly involving turkey violations.