Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
ReStore sponsored a picnic in the park on Friday afternoon with a police car, big red fire truck, and an ambulance on hand for kids to see.
The 4th of July weekend began with perfect weather for the event. It was hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, and salads for the in a War Memorial Park shelter house. In addition, all youngsters were given a toy, their faces lighting up in happiness.
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The kids enjoyed seeing the emergency vehicles and meeting some of the personnel: good public relations for the Ada emergency responder crews and educational for the youngsters.
Kimberly S. Smith, 34, the beautiful and loving daughter of Rick and Karen Smith, sister of Jerry Smith and Jessica Nelson, died on July 3, 2016, at Lima Memorial Health Systems, Lima.
Kim was born on Jan. 6, 1982, in Lima, Ohio to Rick and Karen (Mathewson) Smith who both survive her. She is also survived by her siblings Jerry Smith of Dunkirk, Jessica (Mike) Nelson of LaFayette and her significant other Christopher Lotz of Columbus. She will be greatly missed by her nieces: Mallorie, Harper, Veronica, Presley and Keltney and nephew, Shawn, and extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins.
By Mark Badertscher, Hardin County Extension Office
Wheat harvest has begun in Hardin County.
Yesterday while out doing farm visits, I stopped by to talk to a farmer who was opening up his field. The wheat was testing 15.8% moisture so he decided that he was going to wait and let it dry down.
Today while out visiting farms and agribusinesses, I saw a couple other farmers combining wheat in the northern part of the county. According to our weekly Ag Crops team conference call on Monday, southern Ohio has reported very high yields.
A large crowd was on hand Thursday in Ada when the Ada Gators took on the Bluffton Sardines. Here's two views from the top of the slide. (Monty Siekerman photos)
The Lima Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Independence Day with a “Patriotic Pops” concert on the campus of Ohio Northern University on Saturday, July 2, at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The Ohio Northern women's tennis team has been named a 2016 Academic All-American Team by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association for the 2015-16 season.
This marks the 13th time in the last 15 years ONU has been honored.
In addition, seniors Elise Smith and Taryn Stromback and sophomore Lynn Kelly were named Scholar Athletes by the ITA.
Smith posted a 13-6 singles mark, a 14-5 doubles record and a 27-11 overall record in her one season on the Polar Bear roster.
