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VIP members of the court

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 26, 2016

Meet three very important members on this year's Ada High School's homecoming court. From left, Janessa St. Laurent with the queen's crown. She is a Kindergartener and daughter of Nathaniel and Cristin St. Laurent. Jackson Bowden with king's crown. His is a first grader and son of Dan and Christina Bowden. Emily Thaxton with flowers, is a Kindergartener. She is daughter of Ben and Julie Thaxton. For more homecoming details read the story below.

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Meet the 2016 Ada High School homecoming court

King and queen will be announced in a pre-game ceremony Friday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 26, 2016

It’s homecoming week at Ada High School. This year’s homecoming court was announced on Friday. The king and queen will be announced in a pre-game ceremony on the football field on Friday.

CLICK HERE for a video of the underclassmen
CLICK HERE for a video of the seniors
MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

Here are members of this year’s court:

Senior queen candidates

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2014 World Series of Comedy Winner - Spencer James - performs locally

1 show only - Oct. 1 - 235 Grill - tickets on sale
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 26, 2016

The 235 Grill will host Comedian Spencer James from 9 until 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1. The 235 Gill is located 107 W. Lee St., Alger.

James won the 2014 World Series of Comedy Tour.

His standup routine is a little dose of Martin and Lewis, with a little dash of Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. mixed in. He blends both music and dance into his show.
James has appeared on Laugh-Fox, in Las Vegas, and tours the country.

Tickets are $20 single and $35 couples. For guaranteed seating call the restaurant at 419-757-0021.

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Spotted in Ada: What does it say?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 26, 2016

Spotted this plate in Ada. Trying to phonetically work it out, but having trouble. Can anyone help us? Add your comment below.

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Once upon a time in Ada: Can you name the year the new firehouse opened?

Maybe this helps: Walter "Red" Anspach was fire chief
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 26, 2016

Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crous
[email protected]

On Oct. 7, 1973, the Ada firemen held an open house of their new building.

The firemen were Russ Hathaway, assixtant chief; Walter “Red” Anspach, chief; Dwight Musser; Don Fisher; Louis Kipker;Darryl Kent; Ralph Fisher; Grover Carey; Hugh Murphy; Al Kallman; Roger Tarr; John Dearth; Jay Epley; Bob Shields; Bill Clum; Dave Simon; Lowell Musser; Jim Krejci; Pete Reese and Dean Hughes.

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Icon's dog of the week - a chihuahua named "Goose"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 26, 2016

Goose, 7 year old female chihuahua mix, 8 pounds

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

The shelter is also the place to contact for giving up a dog, if you find a lost or stray dog, or if you come in contact with a vicious dog. It costs $20 to surrender a dog, which pays for deworming and immunizations for when it is rescued.

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