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Tickets on sale for Hardin Domestic Violence Center purse Bingo

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 20, 2021

The 10th annual purse Bingo benefiting Safe Haven of Hardin County’s Domestic Violence Center takes place Saturday, July 24, at Kenton’s Moose.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 and that includes 15 games of Bingo and hors d’oeuvrs.

Each Bingo game winner will win a designer purse. Along with Bingo is a Chinese auction, a 50/50 raffle and wallet raffle.

Tickets will be $40 at the door. Those who would like to donate cash or silent auction items for the purse Bingo may call Deb Oestreich to arrange pick-up.

Tickets may be purchased by calling Safe Haven at 419-679-4147.

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McGuffey Memories group meets May 17

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 14, 2021

A McGuffey history organization will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 17, at the Freewill Baptist Church, 205 Courtright St., McGuffey.

“The name of our organization is McGuffey Memories for now and we meet monthly. We also have special meetings, as well,” said Marianna Watts, of the group. Persons may contact her at 502-552-0231 for more information.

This year McGuffey celebrating 125 years of becoming a village.  “We are planning fundraisers for events this summer and fall to celebrate,” she said. 

“We are still creating a mission statement, but our goal is to keep the history of McGuffey alive and well. We want the younger generation to know their history.

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Ada VFW's park-in-the-park set for June 12

The events features all types of vehicles from cars, trucks to bikes
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 14, 2021

Ada’s VFW second annual park-in-the-park car, truck and bike show takes place from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 12.

Last year’s event hosted nearly 100 vehicles. It is held at the War Memorial Park offering over six acres of shaded and open space and takes place rain or shine.

Registration is now underway. Here are the details:
• Registration fee is $10. Trophies are awarded for the top 20 plus 23 additional classes(courtesy 4 Seasons  Drive-Thru).

• Awards and raffles take place at 5 p.m.

• Wooden dog tags go to the first 200 entries, courtesy of Opa’s Woodworks. The event also includes a raffle for a Sarka stainless steel grill.

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Gov. DeWine to give statewide address tonight

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 12, 2021

This evening (Wednesday, May 12) at 5:30 p.m., Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will deliver a statewide address to Ohioans, continuing his conversation on where we are in our fight against the Coronavirus and our progress towards reaching the end of the COVID pandemic.

WHAT: Statewide Address to Ohioans on Progress in the Fight Against COVID

WHEN: May 12, 5:30 p.m.

WHO: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine

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Girl Scout discovery day in Ada

Troop forming for Ada, Kenton, Hardin Northern, Ridgemont and USV
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 2, 2021

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio host a nature discovery day in the Ada park on Saturday, June 5, according to Tammy Miller of the Western Ohio girl scouts.

The one-hour event, from 11 a.m. to noon takes place in shelter house number 2 at the park. It is open to girls grades Kindergarten to senior high schoolers and their families.

A girls troop will form for Ada, Kenton, Hardin Northern, Ridgemont and Upper Scioto Valley, and this event will help to launch that troop.

A second nature discovery day takes place in the Veteran’s Memorial Park large shelter house in Kenton from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 10.

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Harvest and Herb Festival is back!

Craft booth application and parade application forms attached to this story
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 29, 2021

Craft vendor booth form and
parade entry form attached below
Ada’s Harvest and Herb Festival returns on Saturday, Sept. 18,  following an off-year due to covid-19.

The event sponsor is the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. Craft vendor and parade entry applications are now being accepted, according to Deb Curlis, chamber director.

Craft booths
Like previous festivals, this year’s event is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with craft vendor booths on Ada’s Main Street from Highland to College Avenue. Main Street will be closed at State Route 235 all the way to State Route 81.

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