By Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension Educator
Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County – Western Bean Cutworms were not caught in Hardin County OSU Extension traps this growing season. Four bucket type traps were placed around the county starting in July and were checked weekly for this pest by trapping the adult moth. The trapping of this agricultural crop pest is a part of a statewide OSU Extension monitoring program.
There's a line in Babes in Toyland that goes: "Toyland, Toyland...once you cross its border you can never return again."
-FOR LOTS MORE PHOTOS CLICK HERE FOR THE ADA PUBLIC LIBRARY FACEBOOK PAGE-
But, with a little imagination, perhaps you can. Take, for example the Ada Public Library's stuffed animal sleepover that took place Friday night. One glance at the photos in the essay at the bottom of this story, and maybe you'll have second thoughts.
The nomination period for Ada's Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award for 2013 is now open.
A nomination form is a printer-friendly attachment at the bottom of this story. Copies are also available in in the Village Office. Nominations and completed forms are due by Oct. 18, according to Angela Polacheck of the Village of Ada.
The award will be presented at the 48th annual Town & Gown Banquet Monday, Nov. 4. The evening's festivities will begin with a social hour from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, and tickets will be available soon.
Here are the young women who were members of the 2013 Ada High School homecoming court, photographed on Friday evening. From left, Olivia Gonder, sophomore; Kelsey Zimmerly, queen; Katelyn Guagenti, senior; Jessica Rojas Gutierrez, senior; Haley Clum, junior; and Anna Stransky, freshman. CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE.
The winner of Week 6 of The Icon Football Contest is Adelyn Althaus. Adelyn and Luke Amstutz both correctly picked 14 games this week. Both contestants chose the same twotie-breakers. Adelyn was declared the winner by virtue of entering her picks first.