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Fundraiser delay creates more time to help "Strike Out Cancer"

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada softball program's second annual “Strike Out Cancer” fundraiser was postponed Tuesday, June 13 due to rain and is rescheduled for Thursday, June 29.

The event will feature a varsity high school game between the Ada softball and baseball teams, a pre-game contest and a sale of various items.

Funds from the event held at the varsity softball diamond in War Memorial Park will be raised to help two Ada teachers.

A home run derby competition will be held from 5-5:45 p.m. This event is open to all ages, with no limit on entries. It costs five dollars to hit five balls.

At 6:00 p.m., the Ada varsity teams will compete in a slow-pitch softball contest.

A bake sale, 50/50 tickets and raffle baskets will be for sale throughout the event.

If an individual or business would like to donate and support this cause, please contact event organizer Traci McClain at 419-306-9908.

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Strike Out Cancer benefit softball game rescheduled for June 29

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

UPDATE: The Strike Out Cancer softball benefit game for June 13 is cancelled due to the weather forecast and the condition of the field.

Organiers will be making the fundraiser game up on June 29. The Home Run Derby will start at 5:00 p.m. and the game between the high school softball and baseball players will start at 6:00 p.m.

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Celebrate the 4th on the 2nd with Patriotic Pops

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Have you marked your calendar for July 2 and the 8th annual Patriotic Pops celebrating July 4th? The Lima Symphony Orchestra will be performing under the baton of music director Andrew Crust. The program includes a special performance by Noteworthy Commuity Choir. 

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Ada Gators-Bluffton Sardines swim meet postponed again

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

UDATE: The Ada Gators swim meet orginally scheduled for Monday at Bluffton has been delayed a sceond time by cold weather conditions. 

June 13 weather is still too cold with a low of 47 degrees and high of 67 degrees.

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Soropimist International June update

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Report provided by Soroptimist International of Kenton/Hardin County:

Soroptimist International of Kenton/Hardin County held the June meeting at the Kenton Elks Lodge. President Karen Kier called the meeting to order and welcomed guests Rebecca Diller and Madisen Jolliff. Attendees rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Soroptimist grace. While club members enjoyed dinner, Speaker Rebecca Diller from Ohio Northern University spoke on “Effective Stress Management” and went through a few exercises that can easily be done on a regular basis.

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A walk in the park with cars, trucks and motorcycles

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

By Paula Scott

When registration closed at 2:00 p.m. at the 2023 Park-in-the-Park car, truck and bike show on June 10, there were 125 vehicles in the running for a variety of honors. The cars were beatifully displayed in War Memorial Park, which provided a green canopy of shade for attendees.

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