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PPK USA competition filled Dial-Roberson field

The August 26 Punt, Pass & Kick competition at Dial-Roberson Stadium was a demonstration of youthful energy and heart. Boys and girls ages 6-15, in the company of a small army of volunteers tested their football skills versus their peers. The winners in each age group for each skill category–punt, pass, kick, run and jump–will be given the opportunity to compete at a national competition in Las Vegas.

2023 Ada festival kicks off with football, wraps up with tailgater

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a day full of events on Saturday, August 26 under the umbrella of the 7th annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival. The celebration includes family-friendly sports, entertainment and food opportunities. The itinerary below lists opportunities to compete, watch and listen, eat, dance and enjoy. 

Ada chamber hosts Punt, Pass & Kick USA competition on August 26

Competition is part of the 7th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival

Young football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills at the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Punt, Pass & Kick USA, Inc. competition on Saturday, August 26. The competition is FREE and open to boys and girls ages 6-15. There are ten age groups in the competition.

Human trafficking awareness event, August 22

Not all victims of human trafficking are abducted and taken from their family or community. Heartbeat of Hardin County and Safe Haven are holding a free human trafficking awareness event from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22 at the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Conference room, 1025 S. Main St., Kenton.

Julie Zaring, Executive Director of Heartbeat and Deb Oestreich, Executive Director of Safe Haven are trained advocates who will help parents learn the warning signs of human trafficking, in order to prevent their children from becoming victims. 

All are welcome from youth to adults; parental discretion is advised. For more information please call 419-679-4147.

Dance studio open house, August 19

Studio 419 will hold its second annual open house on Saturday, August 19 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

The Dancers Pointe, a dance shop in Perrysburg, will be helping students find the correct size and style of shoes.

United Way tickets on sale for Sept. 29 Ball Drop

Tickets are on sale for the United Way of Hardin Countys 2023 Football Drop.

Organizers have announced, "This year the drop takes place at Ridgemont H.S. for their Sept. 29 game against Hardin Northern."

Footballs landing inside the helmet, will split the $1,000 prize. 

Tickets are available for purchase from United Way partner agencies and board members. Contact [email protected] for more information or to purchase tickets.

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