July 2018

Bluffton University has announced the dean’s list for the undergraduate students for the spring term. Students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher are eligible for the dean’s list.
Area students are:
Garrett Beachy, Ada

Students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 based on 20 semester hours
received dean’s list with distinction for continued high achievement. Area students are:
Lydia Sorensen, Ada
 

The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes met on July 9, in the Hardin Northern Ag Building.  Due to recreation leaders Makenna Eibling and Heidi Trachsel not being present there was no recreation for the night.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Becca Allen and the 4-H pledge was led by Emori Criner.  There were 20 members present, 8 guests, and 5 advisors.  Members taking still projects can now make their judging appointments.  The progress made in project books were also checked by advisors.  Project presentations were also given by Jonah Ruhlen with woodworking and rabbits, Vern Woodruff with a series circuit demonstration for electricity, Mary Ann Woodruff with Ohio Birds, and Carl Woodruff

Alger First United Methodist church is sponsoring an Ice Cream
Social, Saturday, July 21, 3:00- 6:00 p.m. at the Neighbor to Neighbor Outreach
Center, 305 N, Main Street, Alger.  

Donations to benefit the Back-Pack Blessing program for U.S.V. Students.

In a season headlined by seven combined event conference titles, two NCAA Indoor All-Americans, an NCAA individual champion, and a pair of top-tier finishes in the OAC Indoor and Outdoor Championships, the Ohio Northern men's track and field program registered another impressive season under ninth-year head coach Jason Maus during the 2017-2018 campaign.

The Polar Bears would conclude the indoor season with a 33-17 overall record, which they followed up with a similar 36-16 finish in outdoor venues. 

Several events on the community calendar

It may be mid-July, but the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce board is thinking about late summer and early fall events.

The board meets at 8 a.m., Wednesday, July 11, in the Dean's Heritage Room in McIntosh Center on the ONU campus, according to Heather Cox, board president.

On the agenda include a discussion of several upcoming events. Those include a sidewalk sale and car show, Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival and the Harvest and Herb Festival.

Deb Curlis, chamber director, will provide a membership update and director's report.

5:30-7:30 p.m. in the park

Ada midget football, Ada youth flag football and Ada youth cheerleading sign-ups for the 2018 season will be held on Wednesday, July 11, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Ada Park Building (Brown building on the corner right before the football stadium).

The Ada Barnyard Farmers 4-H Club will hold its annual garage sale/bake sale fundraiser at 824 S. Johnson St. from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday. Proceeds will be used for the end-of-the year party and other projects. Donations are accepted, as well. The club is led by advisors, Amy Stover, Rachael Underwood, Chad Hazelton and Jamie Hazelton.

 

Tommy Tire's customer appreciation day is from noon to 5 p.m., Friday, July 20, at the 319 N. Main St., Bluffton location, according to Tom Dotson.

As in previous years, the event includes an exotic animal exhibit from Jungle island Zoo.

New this year is a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. served by the A to Z Meats food truck. In addition, free homemade ice cream from Lugibihl's will be served.

Meet Bell. She is a Cane Corso. Bell is ready for her forever home.

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.

We have new hours of operation
Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
Tuesday and Thursday - closed 
Wedneday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse
[email protected]

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