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It's all happening this summer in Ada

Reading program, pops concert, fireworks, Farmers and Merchants Picnic, Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival, Harvest and Herb Fest'

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 10, 2021

Courtney Davis, multi-county programming manager of Kan Du Group, with a presence in Ada, will tell about the organization at the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting next week.

The meeting is at 8 a.m., Wednesday, June 16, at the Ada Public Library.

Davis said that the mission of the organization is to promote the independence and employability of adults with developmental disabilities, while providing an atmosphere to learn, community and connect.

The chamber board meet on June 2 and updates on several communities events were announced. Those updates follow:

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4.07 inches of rain fell in Liberty Township in May

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 10, 2021

Liberty Township experienced 4.07 inches of rain, and reached 5.62 inches since the growing season started on April 15, according to Mark Badertscher of the Hardin County extension office.

For the period of May 1-May 31, extension rainfall reporters recorded an average of 4.08 inches of rain in Hardin County. Last year, the average rainfall for the same time was 4.73 inches. Rainfall for May was 0.33 inches less than the 10-year average rainfall for the month.

Jackson Township received 5.00 inches of rain for May, the highest amount of the township sites.

Blanchard Township had the lowest rainfall amount for the month of May with 3.05 inches.

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Ready, Set, Grow registration open for 2021-22

Preschool, after-school center, full- and half-day child care options

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Ready, Set, Grow Preschool has a few openings for 2021-22, according to Jami Dellifield.

The preschool offers full-day or half-day child care and a preschool (9 to 11:30 a.m.) for ages 3 (potty trained) to pre-Kindergarten.

In addition, the preschool offers after school care for grades K to 5. The preschool is located in First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main St., Ada, from mid-August through late May. Daily hours are 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Parents and care-givers may choose what schedule works, from 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week.