The Hardin County Tractor Pullers will host the final hook of 2022 on Saturday, September 24, at War Memorial Park.
Gates open at noon.
Pull starts at 3:00 p.m.
From the organizers: "Let make this one the biggest and best of the year. We have had a few sponsors donate some extra money for the Limited Street Gas 4x4 Class. Our Tentative order of pull for Saturday is posted on the flyer."
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The movie The Perfect Storm starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg depicted the sinking of the Andrea Gail boat off the coast of New England. The commercial fishing boat was out on a final mission looking for swordfish when a catastrophic storm hit in 1991. The boat and the six crew members disappeared in 30 to 40-foot waves. Many family members of the crew were not pleased with the movie’s depiction of the accident, but ultimately lost the lawsuits brought against the studio.
The Ada High School football team returns home after two straight road games to entertain Delphos Jefferson on Homecoming Friday, September 23.
Delphos Jeff enters the contest 2-3 overall and 1-1 in Northwest Conference play. The Wildcats beat a previously 3-1 Crestview squad 21-7 last Friday in Delphos.
DJ lost its NWC opener at Columbus Grove, 38-6.
"They have a high-powered offense," said Ada head coach Toby Smith about the Wildcats. "They do a lot of RPO (run pass option) stuff, and if we are not where we are supposed to be, they will make you look foolish.
All are invited to drop by the ONU Observatory between 8:00-10:00 p.m. on Frinday, September 23 for the second astronomy public event of the Fall season.
Organizers note, "This event is a celebration of the autumnal equinox (the start of autumn). This year, the actual moment when the Sun crosses the celestial equator on its way south is on September 22--around 9 pm EST.
The 2022 Harvest & Herb Festival on September 17 was a like a great big, warm Ada hug. Main Street from Montford to E. University was filled with families and friends enjoying a day of shopping, eating and drinking, and celebrating fall. Complaints? That the wasps were enjoying themselves, too.
Ada High School Senior Amelia Alexander (left) was crowned the 2022 Harvest & Herb Festival queen on Saturday, September 17. Amelia is pictured here with contestant Kaitlyn Bowden and Annabelle Alexander, 2018 festival queen. Contestant Courtney Sumner was playing for the AHS volleyball team that afternoon. View ceremony video HERE.
