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Letter: Sixteen Ada FFA members attended 97th National FFA Convention

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 5, 2024

By Kori Lochard
Ada High School Agriculture Instructor & FFA Advisor 

On October 23-25, a total of 16 Ada FFA members attended the 97th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. On the first day, the members visited Lincoln College of Technology, and while there they toured the campus and talked about the opportunities provided at the college.

Next, the members toured and learned about fish farming at Ozark Fisheries. They were taught the process of raising and selling fish and the different types of fish they raised. Later that night, they attended a Nate Smith and Megan Moroney concert at the Gainbrige Fieldhouse. ▶︎

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Alger family loses home and contents to fire

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 4, 2024

UPDATED November 5

By Paula Pyzik Scott

At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, the Alger Fire Department responded to a call for service just outside of the village on Township Rd. 92.

The fire destroyed a home and contents belonging to Steve and Angela Decker. The family was was not at home at the time of the fire. Animals belonging to the family were killed in the blaze. 

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Ada utility aggregation and Township tax levy replacements on November 5 ballot

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 4, 2024

View Ada North ballot HERE and Ada South ballot HERE.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

In addition to the well-publicized race for U.S. president and vice president, Ada voters will have another 25 items to vote on in the November 5, 2024 general election.

There are two Village of Ada items and two Liberty township items on the ballot. ▶︎

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Hardin County rainfall report for 2024 growing season

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 4, 2024

HARDIN COUNTY __ With the help of fifteen volunteer rainfall reporters, Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County has collected unofficial township rainfall data for the past thirty-two consecutive years. The 2024 growing season was challenging with the extended drought which led to crops maturing much earlier than normal this year.

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Ada students compete in FFA job interview contest

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 4, 2024

By Dailah Preston
FFA Reporter

On Thursday, October 31, five Ada FFA members competed in the Sub-District Job Interview Contest at Spencerville High School. The members that competed included Aidra Preston, Cayden Wise, Dailah Preston, Taylor Price, and Gavin Ridenour.

This was the first time the Ada chapter had all grade levels participating in this career development event (CDE). For the competition, they had to create a resume and cover letter, fill out a job application, conduct a personal interview and write a follow-up letter.

Aidra and Dailah Preston both placed second in their grade levels and will be moving on to districts on November 7.

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Celebrating a glorious fall in Ada

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, November 3, 2024

With Halloween in the rearview mirror, debate over whether it's too early for Christmas decorations and music can begin. Can we all agree that it's been a glorious fall in Ada? Photo by Mark Andreasen.

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