Yes, the Liberty National Bank in Ada (and at its other locations) will give away free hotdogs between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday, July 23. It’s National Hot Dog Month! Here are some mouth-watering facts about the popular dog:
Americans eat 155 million hotdogs on the 4th of July each year
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, 7 billion hotdogs are consumed in the U.S
26 million hotdogs a year are eaten at U.S baseball stadiums
7-Eleven sold over 100 million hotdogs in 2017, but none in Ada
Wynn Hauenstein, organizer of Saturday’s VFW car show, stands with a car show sign. List of winners and lots of photos are in the story below (Monty Siekerman photo)
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
A lot of work and effort went into planning the Ada VFW car show on Main Street in downtown Ada on Saturday, but the weatherman had his say, too.
Even though the forecast called for rain during most of the show, the planners proceeded to set up for the event, anyway. And, it’s a good thing because the forecast was mostly wrong.
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Pirates invaded the INN, and many mermaids were spied there, too, when the campus hotel hosted a Friday afternoon luncheon for youngsters and their parents.
The kids were dressed as pirates and mermaids for the fun event, which included a treasure chest for each to decorate, nautical-themed food, and gifts.
A professional photographer was on hand to record the memorable occasion.
The Hardin County Department of Job and Family Services announced today they will be launching a countywide back to school shoe program for eligible Hardin County families begin Monday, July 23.
To be eligible families must reside in Hardin County, have children enrolled in grades K-12 and at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, that’s right around $50,000 a year,” stated John Folk, Hardin County JFS Director.
