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Hardin Co. Master Gardener volunteers celebrated at Ohio conference

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 28, 2024

UPDATED version from Hardin Co. OSU Extension 

KENTON __Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers gathered on Thursday, October 24 for a potluck meal and to watch the 2024 State Master Gardener Volunteers Conference award ceremony via Zoom. Five awards were awarded to the Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteers. Awards achieved included: 

• Mark Badertscher- Outstanding Master Gardener Volunteer Staff Coordinator 

• Gene James- Friend of the Master Gardener Volunteers 

• Outstanding Project in Community Service - Small County for 2024 Spring Program "Something Old,  New, Tried and True", coordinated by by Kim Thomas 

• Platinum Ohio State University Extension Standards for Excellence 

• Jill Simmons- Top 10 Nominee for Master Gardener Volunteer of the Year 

The Extension Office shared, "Congratulations to all of the Hardin County award winners. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer in Hardin County, call the Ohio State University Extension Office in  Hardin County at 419-674-2297."

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Greavu sculptures installed at Ohio Northern University pond

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 28, 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

ADA __ On Tuesday, October 22, four sculptures by former ONU art professor and current Bluffton resident Judith Greavu were dedicated in a new installation at a pond near Dial-Roberson Stadium.

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Ada FFA officers participate in Ohio Legislative Leadership Conference

Posted by Staff on Thursday, October 10, 2024

By Dailah Preston
Ada FFA Reporter

In September, four of the Ada FFA Chapter officers attended the Ohio Legislative Leadership Conference (OLLC), in Columbus, Ohio.

Aidra Preston, Tessa Griffith, Katelynn Metzger, and Dailah Preston were the attendees for OLLC this year.

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Meet the 2024 Ada High School Homecoming Court

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Meet the members of the 2024 Ada High School Homecoming Court which includes elementary school students who are kids/grandkids of staff members and a couple from each high school class.

First row: Ace Bryan, Brantley Bass, Samuel Davis, Emily Wissman, Briar Craig, Brandon Peeler

Freshmen---Layla Fisher, daughter of Matt and Lacey Fisher and (not pictured) Camden McKean, son of Brad and Jacque McKean

Sophomores--Sophie Fleming, daughter of Garrett and Jennifer Fleming and Andrew Allen, son of Patrick and Deb Allen

Juniors---Alainee Buxton, daughter of Arric and Hillary Buxton and Zack Zimmerman, son of Jake and June Zimmerman

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2024 Harvest and Herb Festival Queen Court announced

Posted by Staff on Monday, September 16, 2024

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has introduced the members of the 38th Annual Harvest and Herb Festival’s Queen Court.

Starting from the left, Victoria Rausch, Alexandra (Lexi) Poling, Contessa (Tessa) Griffith, Katelynn Metzger, Aidra Preston and Jillian Allison.

The Ada Harvest & Herb Festival Queen will be crowned in a 12:00 p.m. ceremony on September 21 at the historic train depot.

The chamber commented, "Thank you to all these amazing young women for participating."

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Ada HS Class of 1976: Let's do lunch on Sept. 14

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 3, 2024

RSVP by September 6

Class of 1976, here's your invitation: "Let's get together for lunch September 14, 2024 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at The Liberty Conversation Club. The address is 1552 SR 235 Ada.

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