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Winners announced for Hot Wings Challenge

Living in Ada

/ Aug 25, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its Midwest BBQ, Catering & More, LLC Made in Ada HOT WING Challenge at the 10th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival.

This year's winners were:

Billy Fleming
Shane Tilton
Emily Jane Berakah

According to the Facebook post, the wings were close to 1.4 million on the Scoville Scale.

Bruce Chesser: A Ceramic Retrospective, Aug. 24-Sept. 26

Events

/ Aug 25, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__Specializing in contemporary interpretations of traditional functional ceramics, an exhibition at Ohio Northern University's Elzay Gallery of Art honors the legacy of ONU Professor Emeritus Bruce Chesser.

The exhibit begins on Monday, August 24 and runs through September 26, with a Homecoming Reception from 9:00 a.m.-Noon.

Specializing in contemporary interpretations of traditional functional ceramics, this exhibition honors the legacy of ONU Professor Emeritus Bruce Chesser. Joining the faculty in 1970, Chesser shaped decades of students as both an educator and department chair until his retirement after more than 30 years of service and recognition.

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Forty volunteers participate in 2026 United Way Days of Caring

Regional news

/ Aug 24, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__United Way of Hardin County launched its annual campaign with a successful Day of Caring, held August 21 and 22.

The two-day volunteer effort brought together 40 community volunteers who rolled up their sleeves to support local organizations and make a lasting impact throughout Hardin County.

Volunteers worked on projects at the Hardin County YMCA, Neighborhood Opportunity Center, Lake of Lights, and Hardin County Council on Aging.

Through cleaning and improvement projects that help organizations prepare their facilities to better serve the community, volunteers donated their time, energy, and skills to make a difference.

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Hardin Co. Citizens Sheriff's Academy now accepting applications

Police/Fire/EMS

/ August 25, 2026

Thursday evening sessions beginning September 24

Bulldog boys soccer shut out Rangers

Sports

/ August 25, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The unbeaten Ada High School boys soccer team shut out visiting New Knoxville 3-0 in a non-league match Monday evening at War Memorial Stadium.

Ada improved to 3-0 with the victory.

Bulldog girls soccer win vs. Crestview

Sports

/ August 25, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The Ada High School girls soccer team dominated visiting Crestview 7-0 in a non-league match at War Memorial Stadium on Monday night, August 24.