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Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame banquet tickets on sale

Posted by Staff on Saturday, August 20, 2022

The 2022 Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will be held at Upper Scioto Valley High School on Saturday, September 10, 2022.  

Tickets are now on sale for $20.00 each and are available for purchase at both Quest Kenton locations as well as Quest in Ada.

  • Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
  • 5:00 p.m., September 10
  • Upper Scioto Valley High School, 510 South Courtright St, McGuffey

No tickets will be sold at the door and tickets are on a first come first serve basis.

Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. wil dinner at 6:00 p.m. and induction ceremonies to follow.  

This year's inductees are: 

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Badertscher wins Ohio achievement award 

Posted by Staff on Saturday, August 20, 2022

HARDIN COUNTY–Mark Badertscher was selected as one of two Ohio Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension  Educators to be recognized for the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Achievement  Award. The NACAA Achievement Award recognizes Extension Educators with less than ten years in the profession.  The award was presented at the 2022 NACAA Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference held in  West Palm Beach, Florida July 18-21. 

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McGuffey movie moved to Saturday (CANCELLED)

Posted by Staff on Friday, August 19, 2022

CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER

Family Outdoor Movie Night in McGuffey is Saturday, August 20.

  • The movie Home Team starts at 9:15 p.m.
  • 404 Courtright Street, McGuffey

You'll find the audience gathering on the grass behind the community center. Free popcorn and drinks will be served.

Please bring your own lawn chairs or blanket.

The event is promoted by McGuffey Memories Historical Society.

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Harvest & Herb Festival vendor deadline

Posted by Staff on Friday, August 19, 2022

Ada's 36th annual Harvest & Herb Festival and Parade is fast approaching. Ada Area Chamber of Commerce director Lindsay Walden reports that over 100 booths have been sold with many new vendors to appear at the show.

Vendors are encouraged to sign up by September 2 so that organizers will have plenty of time to assign booth locations.

Vendor information can be found at:

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Kiwanis Pedal Pull winners announced

Posted by Staff on Friday, August 19, 2022

Photos of the winners follow this article.

The Ada Kiwanis has announced the following winners of the Pedal Pull competition at the 2022 Farmers & Merchants picnic on August 13.

A total of 38 contestants were interviewed and competed at the War Memorial Park bandshell.

Class 1 - 3-4 year olds - 8 contestants

1st - Declan Johnson, Bluffton, OH

2nd - Wyatt Clum, Ada, OH

3rd - Asher Sprang, Forest, OH

4th - Hank Klear, Ada, OH

 

Class 2, 5-6 year olds, 19 contestants

1st - Chandler Salyer, Ada, OH

2nd - Margaret Price, Ada, OH

3rd - Kamden Sampson, Alger, OH

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Goal kick simulator and beer sales added to 2022 football festival

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, August 19, 2022

The August 27 Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival is growing. Two new attractions were announced by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce this week:

  • A goal kick simulator will be provided by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This is the premiere event for this Hall of Fame feature.
  • A beer permit has been approved. Beer sales will take place at the Center on Central with Ada Lions Club volunteer servers.

The Saturday event has two main components: an official PPK punt, pass and kick competition at 1:00 p.m. at ONU's Dial-Roberson Stadium and the 4:30-10:00 p.m. Tailgate Party at the Ada Train Depot Park, 9 Central Ave.

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