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Lions mulch sales raise scholarship funds

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, April 30, 2022

Now is the time to tend to your garden while supporting local students. The Ada Lions Club mulch sales begin today, April 30, raising funds for scholarships. Since 2000, the Ada Lions Club has presented 103 scholarship awards totaling $92,750.00. This does not include awards for 2022, which are still pending.

The sale also offers the convenience of local delivies. Bulk and bagged mulch can be purchased in Ada or delivered to Ada addresses and the surrounding area.

Mulch prices:

Brown Bulk:  $35 per bobcat scoop, Brown Bag:  $5 per bag

Black Bulk:  $40 per bobcat scoop, Black Bag:  $5 per bag

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Hardin County Homemakers host Spring Achievement Day

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, April 26, 2022

On April 5, 2022, the Hardin County Homemakers held their annual Spring Achievement program at the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge in Kenton, OH, with 46 homemakers and guests in attendance.  Five district and state officers with their guests were in attendance from Marion and Fulton counties.  Roll call was taken by Janice Durenberger and Elaine Hoover.

This year’s theme was “Homemakers are the Bee’s Knees”. Homemaker council president Janice Durenberger welcomed the participants by reading the Homemaker’s Creed.

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"Got Talent?" audition for F&M Picnic

Posted by Staff on Saturday, April 23, 2022

The 109th Annual Farmers and Merchants Picnic is holding a talent show during the August 13 event. Registration is now through June 8.

Applicants must email a video of their talent, name/group name, phone number, and how long the act will be via email to [email protected].

All chosen acts will perform on Saturday, August 13, 2022 prior to the main drawing. 

1st ($500), 2nd ($300) and 3rd place ($100) prizes will be awarded. 

Picnic organizers note, "We truly look forward to seeing the talent that our wonderful town has to offer!"

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NW Ohio community to honor Francis in hockey game

FOP 109 Warthogs vs. Toledo Police Hockey
Posted by Staff on Saturday, April 23, 2022

The Cube Ice Arena in Findlay, Ohio will host the Hockey Helping Heroes initiative of the First Responder Face-Off Foundation to town on Friday, May 6. The event features a charity hockey game between the FOP 109 Warthogs vs. the Toledo Police Hockey team. Proceeds from the game benefit the family of Officer Dominic Francis of the Bluffton Police Department. Officer Francis was killed in the line of duty March 31, 2022 and was a member of the Fort Findlay FOP Lodge #20.

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April 23 fundraiser for F&M picnic

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, April 19, 2022

A Farmers & Merchants Picnic Fundraiser will be held at Norada Lanes on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

The event will include a No-Tap bowling tournament with basket raffles, gun raffle and 50/50.

Noon: Bowling tournament sign ups

1:00 p.m.: Tournament begins

Organizers will also hold several raffles that day with proceeds supporting start-up costs for the 109th Annual Farmers and Merchants Picnic, which will take place on Saturday, August 13 at War Memorial Park in Ada.

Norada Lanes is located at 1182 St. Route 235, phone 419-634-8900.

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Liberty Village Preschool booster club and fundraisers announced

Village PUP Pack
Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, April 17, 2022

Liberty Village Preschool, located within the Ada Schools administration building at 725 W. North St., is establishing a booster club and 501c3 nonprofit organization. Its mission is to support the needs of the students and staff of Liberty Village Preschool through volunteering and fundraising.

One of the organization's first projects is to help provide playgound equipment for a new area that has been fenced near the classrooms. Some $4,000 has been raised.

To be named the Village PUP Pack (Partners United in Purpose), the club is hosting the following fundraising events in April (flyers below):

April 23, 2022, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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