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McGuffey Fall Festival October 17

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 12, 2021

The McGuffey Memories Historical Society is hosting a Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 17 at the McGuffey Community Building, 404 Courtright St. All money raised will go towards future events and providing free activities for the community.

Fall Festival activities for children include

  • Pumpkin painting
  • Corn pit play area
  • S’mores

Pre-sale chicken dinners are $12.00 by donation. They include 1/2 chicken, 2 sides, and dinner roll. See any board member to purchase tickets. Additional attractions:

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ICAPP to host Ada Village Council candidates forum

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 8, 2021

Ohio Northern University’s Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) will host a forum for candidates running for Ada Village Council on Monday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dicke College of Business Forum.

All candidates who are on the Nov. 2 ballot have committed to participating in the forum. They include incumbents Jeff Oestreich, Noah Ristau and Robert C. Simmons, and challengers Sean Beck and Jason Campbell. Voters will elect four to serve.

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Ada Rotary Club to host Oct. 13 School Board candidate forum

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, October 6, 2021

The Ada Rotary Club will host a forum for Ada Board of Education candidates from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13 in the Dicke Hall forum at Ohio Northern University.

The six candidates for two open seats are Chase Archer, Adam Baumgartner, Denise D’Arca, Ron Fleming, Margaret Gordon and Thomas (Ted) Griffith. Fleming is the only incumbent.

Two candidates, Neal Dumbaugh and Michael Willeke, have formally withdrawn from the race.

The forum will begin with introductions by each candidate, a series of questions and answers, and closing statements by each candidate. The forum is not a debate. A moderator will ask the questions.

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Pistol Challenge at Liberty Conservation Club October 9

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 5, 2021

The Liberty Conservation Club, 1552 State Route 235, is hosting The Pistol Challenge, a Pistol and Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) event from 9 a.m.-12 noon on Saturday, October 9. The public is invited to attend. 

Participants will compete for the fastest time in one or more divisions: rimfire pistol, centerfire pistol, and PCC. Registration fee: $25 per division. Prizes awarded to the winners in each division. Register/pay online at Ticketleap.com or pay with cash on the day of the event. For additional details, contact Terry by text/voice at 419-231-5391.

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October 28 Trick or Treat night in Ada

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 4, 2021

Trick or Treat night in the Village of Ada will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 28, according to Jamie Hall, Village Administrator.

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28th Hardin Leadership Graduation Plans Announced

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, October 3, 2021

Twenty Hardin Leadership 2020-2021 participants will be recognized for completing their nine session Hardin Leadership program in two years due to the pandemic.

The celebration will be held on Thursday evening, October 14 at the Elk’s Lodge Banquet Room, 117 E. Franklin St., Kenton. Gathering begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner buffet beginning at 6:00 p.m. 

Representing the class with the “Class Reflections” will be Kendrick Garmon of Kenton and Deb Oestreich of Ada. Brad Ellis, Director of Behavioral Health for Coleman Health Services will be the Alumni speaker and will talk about “Finding Your Happy Place...No Mask Required.”

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