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Beatitudes Community Dinner to be rescheduled

The Beatitudes Community Meal for Sept 7 has been cancelled due to the organizer being exposed to COVID.

The event will be rescheduled.  

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Softball Tournament will establish scholarships for students entering skilled trades

Six softball teams will be competing for bragging rights as the winners of the first Patrick Archer Memorial Softball Tournament and Fundraiser on September 2.

Team Who Loves Ya?
Team I Ain't No P
Team Big Sexy
Team You're Killing Me Smalls
Team Whatcha Wearing
Team Allen East Class of 1989

In addition to the games, there will be food, and raffle baskets. The event is an opportunity to help establish scholarships at Ada High School, Allen East High School and Apollo Career Center for seniors pursuing a career in a skilled trade. Proceeds will also benefit the United Support Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF).

The event is held in memory of Ada resident Patrick Archer who was killed in a workplace accident in November 2021.

PPK USA competition filled Dial-Roberson field

The August 26 Punt, Pass & Kick competition at Dial-Roberson Stadium was a demonstration of youthful energy and heart. Boys and girls ages 6-15, in the company of a small army of volunteers tested their football skills versus their peers. The winners in each age group for each skill category–punt, pass, kick, run and jump–will be given the opportunity to compete at a national competition in Las Vegas.

2023 Ada festival kicks off with football, wraps up with tailgater

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a day full of events on Saturday, August 26 under the umbrella of the 7th annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival. The celebration includes family-friendly sports, entertainment and food opportunities. The itinerary below lists opportunities to compete, watch and listen, eat, dance and enjoy. 

Ada chamber hosts Punt, Pass & Kick USA competition on August 26

Competition is part of the 7th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival

Young football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills at the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Punt, Pass & Kick USA, Inc. competition on Saturday, August 26. The competition is FREE and open to boys and girls ages 6-15. There are ten age groups in the competition.

Human trafficking awareness event, August 22

Not all victims of human trafficking are abducted and taken from their family or community. Heartbeat of Hardin County and Safe Haven are holding a free human trafficking awareness event from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22 at the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Conference room, 1025 S. Main St., Kenton.

Julie Zaring, Executive Director of Heartbeat and Deb Oestreich, Executive Director of Safe Haven are trained advocates who will help parents learn the warning signs of human trafficking, in order to prevent their children from becoming victims. 

All are welcome from youth to adults; parental discretion is advised. For more information please call 419-679-4147.

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