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Update: McGuffey movie night is July 22

The McGuffey Memories historical society will host a family outdoor movie night on Friday, July 22--an event that was postponed by poor weather.

Beginning at 9:30 p.m. the society will show Disney-Pixar's Luca (2021), described on IMDB as "On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human."

The showing will be on the lawn behind the community center, 404 Courtright St., McGuffey. Free popcorn and drinks will be served.

Ada Gators win sportsmanship honors

At the recent West Ohio Aquatics League championship meet, coaches were asked to select the team displaying the best sportsmanship during the two-day event. 

The Ada Gators and Kenton Stingrays share the honors following a tie vote from coaches from the eight teams.

VBS at Ada First United Methodist Church, July 25-29

Registration is open for Vacation Bible School at Ada First United Methodist Church: In the frozen land of the North Castle, the King’s valiant Knights will join a quest in search of the King’s Armor.

Kids ages 3-12 are invited to join from 5:30-8:00 p.m. on July 25-29. 

Visit https://www.adaumc.org/vbs to register.

Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit joins Ada football festival

Word is getting out about the August 27 Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival. Recently the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce was contacted by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which is based in Canton, Ohio.

"We are extremely excited to announce that the Pro Football Hall of Fame (YES, the actual HOF) will be coming to our Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival! They will be bringing their mobile unit along with other interactive activities. We can’t thank them enough for reaching out to US!" announced Lindsay Walden, the chamber director.

2022 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday on specific items is August 5-7

The Ohio Department of Taxation has issued a reminder that the state will have a sales tax holiday from Friday, August 5, 2022 at 12:00 a.m. to Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax:

  • An item of clothing priced at $75 or less;
  • An item of school supplies priced at $20 or less; and
  • An item of school instructional material priced at $20 or less.

Items used in a trade or business are not exempt under the sales tax holiday.

Ada welcome for riders

Boy Scout Jadon Holbrook of Troop 124 welcomed cyclists at the Ada rest area--and rain shelter--on the July 16 Bluffton Ride to Remember. Riders you saw in town covered the 37-mile Ada Loop on an exceptionally wet day.

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