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Ada Fish Farm will host Pond Clinic

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Area residents are invited to a Pond Clinic at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Neil and Amy Dumbaugh’s pond, located at 1547 CR 50, Ada, Ohio. The clinic for pond owners and those thinking about creating a pond is sponsored by the Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and OSU Extension, Hardin County.

This is an opportunity to ask questions about pond management and get expert answers.

Steve Fender, author of “Farm Pond Management, The Common Sense Guide” and owner of Fender’s Fish Farms in Baltic, Ohio will discuss pond management and pond fish stocking.

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May 14 plant sale hosted by Hardin County Master Gardeners

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, May 3, 2022

The Hardin County Master Gardeners will host their 17th annual plant sale from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 14. The sale will go on--rain or shine--at the Friendship Gardens of the Hardin County, located behind the old HARCO Workshop Building, 960 W Kohler Street in Kenton.

Signs will indicate where parking is available at the garden. 

In addition to plants and garden items supplied by the Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, there will also be

Hardin County Men’s Garden Club

Star Farms Native Plants

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Public Auction of farmland and woods

Posted by Staff on Monday, May 2, 2022

A public auction has been announced for 7 p.m. on Monday, May 23. It will include 148.8 +/- acres of farmland and woods located in section 19 of Monroe Twp. in Allen County, OH.

The farms are located North of Cairo. The auction location is the Columbus Grove American Legion Hall at 412 Plum St., Columbus Grove, OH 45830. The properties are offered in three individual parcels as well as a combination.

The auctioneer is Siefker Real Estate & Auction Co.

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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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