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Aug. 4-5 United Way Days of Caring volunteer invitation

Mark your calendar: United Way's Day's of Caring return on Friday, August 4 and 5.

Hardin County United Way is looking for dedicated volunteers to help make a difference in our community. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping to coordinate and implement a variety of programs and services.

Organizers note that "Painting, cleaning, light repair projects and light landscaping projects for local organizations and towns are just some of the tasks that will be completed. And it's just FUN to come together for a great outreach opportunity!"

Interested in being part of the day? Are you a service entity and have a project that needs completed? Message [email protected] for more information.

Park-in-the-Park car, truck and bike show is June 10

Hosted by Ada's Ream McElroy VFW Post 9381

By Paula Scott

The Ada VFW will present its 4th annual Park-in-the-Park car, truck and bike show on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Ada's War Memorial Park. Proceeds from the show will benefit the park and the Hardin County chapter of Blue Star Mothers. 

Vehicle registration is from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for a donation of $10. The first 100 registrants will receive a dash plaque and wooden dog tags.

2023 Memorial Day program: Honoring those who died serving our country

By Paula Scott

Memorial Day 2023 was a sunny, breezy day in Ada and ceremonies at Woodlawn Cemetery, 5134 State Route 235, featured bright blue skies and briskly snapping flags. The event was co-sponsored by Foss-Agin-Meyer Post 195 of the American Legion and Ream-McElroy Post 9381 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

Farmers & Merchants Parade invitation

Now is the best time to sign up for Ada's Farmers & Merchants Picnic Parade that will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

The entry form is attached and can be picked up at the Century 21 Sunway Realty LLC office, 208 N Main St. Anoter option is to request an email from co-chairpersons Tami Waller at [email protected] or Becky Neville at [email protected]. Completed forms may be dropped off at the Century 21 office.

Parade information must be submitted by August 1. 

LINEUP INFORMATION

LOCATION: W. Lincoln Ave., in the Myers East and West parking lots (ONU)

TIME: Saturday, August 12 at 8:30 a.m. 

PARADE: Begins at 9:30 A.M.

PARADE ROUTE: From W. Lincoln St. to S. Main to College St. to Simon St.

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Ada High School "Strike Out Cancer" benefit game

UPDATE: RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 29

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School softball program will host its second annual “Strike Out Cancer” fundraiser on Tuesday, June 13 featuring a high school game, pre-game contest and items for sale.

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

1:00 p.m. Memorial Day ceremonies in Ada

2023 Memorial Day ceremonies will be hosted at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 29 at Woodlawn Cemetery, 5134 OH-235, Ada. Lee Crouse is the guest speaker.

The annual event is co-hosted by the Foss Agin Meyer American Legion Post 185 and the Ream McElroy VFW Post 9381.

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