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Andrew Allen named 2026 Hardin County Fair King

People

/ Sep 11, 2026

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FROM HARDIN COUNTY FAIR__Andrew Allen of Ada has been named the 2026 Hardin County Fair King. Ceremonies took place on September 9. Andrew's parents are Deb and Patrick Allen.

King Andrew Allen
Queen Josie Schwemer
King Runner-up Tate Ketcham
Queen Runner-up Kenley Poling
Prince Parker Waller
Princess Jovi Motter

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Bulldog football loss vs. Van Buren

Sports

/ Sep 12, 2026

By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Mark Andreasen

ADA__In a battle of unbeatens, the Ada High School football team lost to visiting Blanchard Valley Conference foe Van Buren 28-14 on a warm Friday, Sept. 11 at War Memorial Stadium.

Ada Schools also recognized the day as the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and Military Appreciation Night.

The Black Knights led 21-7 at halftime after tallying a key touchdown in the final seconds of the second quarter. The Bulldogs inched within 21-14 in the third period, but could get no closer.

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Ada Soccer Association unveils new website

Sports

/ Sep 11, 2026

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FROM ADA SOCCER ASSOCIATION__Youth soccer in Ada now has its own website thanks to board member Justin Rigsby. AdaSoccer.com is now live and will have important updates from the board, a place to email the board directly, a portal for coaches, as well as maps and addresses for all of the field locations for all of the teams that are part of the Black Swamp League.