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2024 Lincoln Higway Buy Way sales, August 8-9-10

August 8 through 10 marks the 20th annual Lincoln Highway Buy Way Yard Sales across the State of Ohio.

The historic Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental route for automobile travel in the United States, dedicated in 1913 and extending from New York City’s Times Square to San Francisco’s Lincoln Park.  Combined, various routes across Ohio comprise over 400 miles today.  

Past year’s sales have seen families, neighbors, and groups of all kinds selling their wares from yards, porches, barns and garages; under tents and in open-air locations.

Bassitt to run again in Olympics Repechage Round, August 6

Official 2024 Paris Olympics data for Trevor Bassitt

By Paula Pyzik Scott

In the wee hours of the morning on August 5, Bluffton native Trevor Bassitt competed in his first Olympic games and the first Olympic games for any Bluffton athlete. He placed fifth in Heat 2 of the men’s 400m hurdles at the Stade de France.

Bassitt family charts the growth of an Olympian

Olympic journey is "not for the faint of heart"

By Benji Bergstrand

When Trevor Bassitt crossed the finish line at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon and became Bluffton’s first ever Olympian, people all over town celebrated. Congratulations poured in and excited comments abounded on social media–but for the Bassitt family it all hit a little deeper.

Hardin Soil & Water Conservation District activities on August 15

KENTON __ Among other activities, the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new offices of the Hardin Soil & Water Conservati at 950 W. Kohler Street on August 15.

The ceremony will take place at 3:00 p.m., followed by an open house from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Customer Appreciation Day from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Annual Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Weekend Doctor: What's a "hospitalist?"

By Jigna Janani, MD
Adult Hospitalist, Blanchard Valley Health System Medical Staff

Often when patients are admitted to the hospital, they have questions such as, “Where is my family doctor?” or “What does a ‘hospitalist’ mean?” My common response to them is, “A hospitalist is serving like a family doctor for you while you are in the hospital.” Once the patient is discharged from the hospital, the family doctor usually resumes care. 

Hospitalists are like a quarterback on a football field or a conductor in an orchestra. Their job is to ensure both that patients feel well-educated about their medical illness and that they receive excellent care during one of the toughest times for them and for their loved ones.

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August 10 Farmers & Merchants Picnic packs the park with fun

The 2024 Ada Farmers & Merchants Picnic is Saturday, August 10 at War Memorial Park. Started in 1913, this Ada tradition is sustained by volunteers and a non-profit organization. Funds raised in 2023 were used to improve the park by upgrading the three back ball diamonds with brick dust and sponsor the Pride of Ada Fireworks.

The following activities are highlighted on the Farmers & Merchants Picnic Facebook page, which also lists hourly and end of day prize drawings and vendors.

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS

  • Vendor Alley: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Vendor Alley: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Horse Show - 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Train Rides - 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Wandering Balloon Twister - 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m
  • Entertainment - 10:3 0 .a.m-5:00 p.m at the Band Shelter
  • Exotic Petting Zoo: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Bingo - 12:30 p.m. at Shelter House #1
  • Greased Pigs - Register from 11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Starts at 4:00 p.m. $5 Entry fee. At ball diamond #2
  • Basketball Tournament: Register from 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Starts at 12:00 $30 per team.  At basketball courts
  • Wack a Wreck: Get the chance to have some fun and wack-smash-wrech a beat up car.  Admission is $5 for 2 minutes of smashing.
  • Pony Rides -  3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. $5 per ride at Ball Diamond #1.
  • Truck & Tractor Pulls -  6:30 p.m. $10 entry fee. Seniors/Vets/Kids under 12 are free.
  • Main Prizes announced at 6:00 p.m.

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