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Volunteers needed for August 8 Farmers & Merchants Picnic

Events

/ Jul 20, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__Help make the 113th annual Farmers & Merchants Picnic a success by volunteering. Opportunities include the following assignments. Contact Eva Wolke at 419-302-7402.

KITCHEN
5 Adults from 9:00AM – 8:00PM (2-hour time slots)

BINGO
2 Adults / 2 Teenagers from 1:00PM 4:30PM

WHACK-A-WRECK
2 Adults from 1:00PM – 4:30PM -

CASH GRAB
3-4 Adults / 2 Teenagers from 11:00AM - 4:30PM

Sponsors for 10th annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival

Business

/ Jul 20, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has posted: "This year’s festival flyer wouldn’t be complete without recognizing the amazing sponsors who make the 10th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival possible!

"We’re incredibly grateful for your support and investment in our community. Because of you, we’re able to continue growing this event and celebrating everything that makes Ada special."

Stage Sponsor: OhioHealth of Hardin County

Band Sponsors: Quest Federal Credit Union & Farmers National Bank (Middlefield Bank)

Beverage Sponsors: Elite DTF Transfers & Sportswear & Northwest Ohio Farm Drainage

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Ada Board of Ed waives school fees for third year

Public Meetings

/ Jul 19, 2026

Henning resigns as 6-12 Vocal Music Teacher

By Betsi Werling

The Ada School Board meeting met on Thursday, July 16 and was called to order by Jay Salyer. (Board membership and documents at the Ada Schools website.)

All action items were approved, including the waiver of student school fees for 2026-2027. This will be the third year that the school board has waived student fees. The approximate cost of fees waived has not yet been estimated.

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Ottawa Metro Park to host adaptive kayaking, July 21-22

Regional news

/ July 20, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities is partnering with the Johnny Appleseed Park District to host an adaptive kayaking event on July 21 and 22. This event will be held at Lima Lake at Ottawa Metro Park from 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM.