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Picnic Pull and Truck & Semi Show on Aug. 13

Posted by Staff on Thursday, August 11, 2022

The Annual Farmers & Merchants features two events for truck, semi and tractor enthusiasts:

1st ANNUAL TRUCK AND SEMI SHOW

  • 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

For information about the Truck & Semi Show, call or text Matt Henicle at 419-966-3354.

F&M PICNIC PULL

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • Admission $10 adults
    Senior citizens and veterans - Free
    Kids 10 & under - Free with paid adult

Classes include
8700 Tri State Super Field Tractors

5200 2WD Trucks

6500 Limited Street Gas Trucks

6500 Cheater Street Gas Trucks

8500 Open Street Diesel 4x4

8000 Work Stock Diesel 4x4

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August 13 chosen for Perseid Meteor group viewing

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Perseid Meteor shower viewing is scheduled for Saturday evening, August 13 at the McGuffey Park located at the East end of South Street in McGuffey.

Members of the Hardin County Astronomy Club will be there at dusk unless it is very cloudy. The club notes, "Sunday night is the inclement weather night. If we get clouded out remember that Perseid Meteors can be seen up until the end of August, so get out any clear night or early morning. Maybe you can see a fireball!"

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3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at F&M Picnic

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, August 10, 2022

The August 13 Farmers & Merchants Picnic at Ada War Memorial Park includes several opportunities to compete including a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. 

  • $30 per team High School bracket and Jr. High bracket
  • Random draw for each bracket
  • Double elimination
  • Registration at 11:00 a.m. (closes at 11:45)
  • Tournament starts at 12:00 noon

Text or call Jason Price at 567-245-3386 with any questions.

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Itinerary for Aug. 13 Farmers & Merchants Picnic

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, August 10, 2022

If you think the poster for the 2022 Farmers & Merchants Picnic shows a busy day at Ada War Memorial Park on August 13, that's not the half of it.

Eva Wolke provided the Icon with a full itinerary for the day, ranging from all the acts in the talent show, the lineup for the dunk tank and the generous sponsors that make the event possible.

Let's begin with this note: volunteers are still needed, especially in the kitchen. Visit https://signup.com/go/VzaLTpx to support the event as a volunteer.

9:30 a.m. - PARADE
The parade will culminate at the park and come up S. Park Drive.

 

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2022 Made in Ada Football Festival schedule is announced

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, August 9, 2022

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the following schedule for the Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival, which celebrates Ada's remarkable contribution to the sport of football. Every football used by the National Football League since 1955 has been made in Ada, Ohio's Wilson Football Factory.
This is a family friendly party with activities for all ages.

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Astronomy club meeting and Perseid viewing

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, August 6, 2022

The Hardin County Astronomy Club will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 10 at the Hardin County Courthouse Veterans Meeting Room.

The club will also hold a Perseid meteor shower viewing party at the McGuffey Park on August 12 or 13 with an inclement weather night the next night.

Organizers note, "More information to come as we pin down the date. Full Moon will interfere with meteor observing. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, binoculars, telescopes, snacks, RED flashlights, mosquito repellant.

"Leave home any white flashlights or bright lights."

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