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Dana Walters is organizing a Gospel Sing for the community. The program will be held from 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, at Ada War Memorial Park.

Nine  individuals and groups are scheduled to sing. A free will donation will be taken for the singers. Food will be available for sale. 

The singers will perform from the band shell at the park. The gospel sing will proceed, even if it rains, since tents will be set up for that possibility.

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The sixth annual Ada Community Engagement Day will be from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Aug. 19. Deadline for applying for help is Friday, Aug. 4. To apply, go www.onu.edu/ace day or call 419-772-2200.

ACE Day is for individuals, homeowners, businesses, or agencies in need of assistance with projects such as landscaping, painting, cleaning, organizing, cooking, washing vehicles, and administrative work.

Ada Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H Club present their projects

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Story and photos Monty Siekerman
Jason Brown explains his 4H woodworking project Tuesday at the Ada Presbyterian Church.

Members of the Ada Liberty Belles and Boys Club presented their projects to get pointers about judging and how to explain their work to judges.

The projects will be judged later this month, then on display at the county fair.

LOTS OF PHOTOS BELOW -

• Jason Brown - woodworking
• Jake Baumgartner - gun safety
• Kathlynne Metzger - kitchen safety
• Morgan Dirmeyer - Pygmy  goats
• Ethan Lawrence - milking cows
 

Here's a preview of this year's F&M Picnic

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By Monty Siekerman
The 104th Farmers and Merchants Picnic, one of the longest running festivals in Ohio, is set for Saturday, Aug. 12, at War Memorial Park.

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Ken Collins took this and several other photos following the heavy rains of earlier this week. This photo is east of Ada. Click here for more photos.

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The 46th annual Northwest Ohio Antique Machinery Show is set for Thursday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.

Several area residents are involved in the show.

To view this year's schedule of events and admission prices click here.

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