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James Pope was retired from Wilson's Sporting Goods

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 18, 2016

James F. Pope, 83, died on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, at 4:15 a.m. at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kenton, Ohio.

He was born on August 5, 1933, in Dunkirk, Ohio to William and Nellie (Gillen) Pope, who preceded him in death. James and his wife, Mary Hughes, married on June 22, 1991.

Mary survives in Kenton. He was previously married to Leona Patton, who survives in Ada.

He graduated from Hardin Northern High School. James was in the U.S. Army serving from June 1953 through April 1955. He formerly attended the Victory Chapel of Praise. He was retired from the Receiving Department of Wilson Sporting Goods of Ada.

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Heidelberg wins this one 45-14

Polar Bears looking for first win
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, September 17, 2016

By Tim Glon

Ohio Northern football opened the Ohio Athletic Conference portion of its schedule with a 45-14 loss at Heidelberg on Saturday night at Hornemann Stadium.

The contest was the sixth in the Bendekovic Bowl series and was the first night game in stadium history.

The Polar Bears fall to 0-2 overall and are 0-1 in the OAC, while the Student Princes improve to 1-1, 1-0.

Freshman Christiaan Williams led the Ohio Northern offense with 123 yards rushing, 63 yards receiving and 186 all-purpose yards.

Sophomore Will Freed completed 17-of-37 passes for 170 yards.

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Heavy reading

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 16, 2016

A student at Ready, Set, Grow Pre-school focuses on some heavy reading during classtime.

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Who will be this year's Festival queen?

Ashley, Rielyn, Mara, Olivia or Libbie?
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 16, 2016

One will be queen for a day.

Meet the 2016 Ada Harvest and Herb queen candidates.

Five Ada High School seniors are candidates for this year’s festival queen. They are:
• Ashley Breidenbach, daughter of Travis and Tracy Breidenbach
• Rielyn Castle, daughter of Cherie and Raymond Castle
• Mara Guyton, daughter of Christine Cavallaro and Steve Guyton
• Olivia Guyton, daughter of Christine Cavallaro and Steve Guyton
• Libbie Milks, daughter of Mike and Beth Milks

Contestants were judged on Sept. 11. Each completed three brief essays on:

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It's the 31st annual Harvest and Herb Festival on Saturday

9 a.m. caboose rededication; 10 a.m. parade; noon, queen announcement; plus 175 booths
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 16, 2016

Ada rolls out its red carpet on Saturday, Sept. 17, for the 31st annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Festival, according to David Dellifield, this year’s festival director.

The outdoor festival is among the largest crafts festivals in northwestern Ohio, featuring over 150 booths.

Highlights:
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – over 150 craft booths on Main Street
• 9 a.m. - ceremony in depot park for the renovated railroad caboose
• 10 a.m. – parade (from Ada school down Main Street to College)
    (parade forms at 9 a.m. at the Ada school)

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Here's the list of all booths at Saturdays' H&H Festival

There are 175 registered
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 16, 2016

What's your favorite Harvest and Herb Festival booth?

Saturday's festival has 175 booths registered. Here's a list of the booths, items sold and the booth location.

Open the attachment for your guide the festival.

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