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Andrew Allen named 2026 Hardin County Fair King

People

/ Sep 11, 2026

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FROM HARDIN COUNTY FAIR__Andrew Allen of Ada has been named the 2026 Hardin County Fair King. Ceremonies took place on September 9. Andrew's parents are Deb and Patrick Allen.

King Andrew Allen
Queen Josie Schwemer
King Runner-up Tate Ketcham
Queen Runner-up Kenley Poling
Prince Parker Waller
Princess Jovi Motter

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Bulldog football loss vs. Van Buren

Sports

/ Sep 12, 2026

By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Mark Andreasen

ADA__In a battle of unbeatens, the Ada High School football team lost to visiting Blanchard Valley Conference foe Van Buren 28-14 on a warm Friday, Sept. 11 at War Memorial Stadium.

Ada Schools also recognized the day as the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and Military Appreciation Night.

The Black Knights led 21-7 at halftime after tallying a key touchdown in the final seconds of the second quarter. The Bulldogs inched within 21-14 in the third period, but could get no closer.

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Grand Reopening of Whatever Cards & Games on September 14

Business

/ Sep 11, 2026

FROM ADA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE__Join the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Reopening of Whatever Cards & Games shop, 113 N. Main St., Ada.

The celebration will take place on Monday, September 14 at 11:00 a.m.

ABOUT THIS BUSINESS
Whatever Cards & Games is a locally owned; family friendly business. The shop carries a wide range of Collectible Card Games, Board Games, Family Games, Role Playing Games and more.