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Raingutter Regatta is a kid-magnet for scouting

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, July 29, 2022

On Tuesday, July 26, Ada Cub Scout Pack 124 drew a dozen or so youngsters to a meeting introducing them to scouting. The kid-magnet was the Raingutter Regatta, a friendly competition to see who could sail a tiny catamaran down a length of raingutter with lung power alone.

Prospective scouts and younger siblings tested their lungs and aim, often finding the task harder than it might sound. Many brought boats with custom paint work. The kids cheered each other on and suggested tips on technique when sails went sideways.

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Fruit and vegetable crop walk on August 2

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 29, 2022

Open to commercial produce growers and home gardeners

HARDIN COUNTY – Hardin County OSU Extension has planned a Fruit and Vegetable Crop Walk program on Tuesday,  August 2 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. that addresses fruit and vegetable production issues in the region.

The location of  the program will be on a produce farm at 15237 County Road 209, Kenton. It is open to all fruit  and vegetable producers, whether they are commercial or home gardeners.

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Sara Jane Amstutz taught at Bluffton Elementary School

Posted by Staff on Thursday, July 28, 2022

Sara Jane Amstutz, 92, passed away July 27, 2022 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  Sara Jane was born November 15, 1929 in Bluffton to the late Hiram and Mabel (Hawk) Huser.  On November 22, 1951 she married Leland Amstutz who preceded her in death on May 24, 1990. 

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Last sunset yoga at the Ada Park, July 28

Posted by Staff on Thursday, July 28, 2022

Hardin County OSU Extension reminder: this is the summer's last Sunset Yoga:

  • 8:00-8:45 p.m. on July 28
  • At the Ada Park by the softball diamonds
  • Bring a mat or towel
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UPDATED Dennis "Mike" Prichard served in the U.S. Army

Posted by Staff on Thursday, July 28, 2022

UPDATED July 28.

Dennis Michael “Mike” Prichard, age 75, of Ada, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at his residence in Ada.

Mike was born on June 6, 1947, in Lima, Ohio to the late Advas and Imogene (Gunn) Prichard. 

He retired from Sodexo at Ohio Northern University, Ada, where he worked as a custodian.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was a lifetime member of the Ada VFW Post #9381.

Mike is survived by his three children: Michael (Lenora) Prichard of Dunkirk, Vonda Stanfield, and Margaret Prichard both of Tiffin; thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two brothers: John Prichard and Toby (Linda) Prichard; and a sister, Teresa Buckmeir.

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AHS Music Boosters barbecue sales underway

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, July 28, 2022

Join the Ada Music Boosters for their annual barbecue dinner before the first home football game on August 19. Order meals at https://adamusicboosterfundraisers.square.site/  Order deadline: August 5. 

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