During the month of July, OSU Extension rainfall reporters recorded an average of 5.54 inches of rain in Hardin County. Last year, the average rainfall for July was 4.25 inches. Madelyn Lowery in Cessna Township received 6.55 inches of rain for the month, the most of any of the township sites. The least rain in July, 4.49 inches, was collected in Taylor Creek Township by Silver Creek Supply. For the growing season from April 15 through July, the average precipitation in the townships was 14.16 inches, with a range from 12.06 to 17.39 inches. The ten-year average for growing season rainfall through July is 15.81 inches.
The Ada High School girls soccer team won their season opener decisively 9-0 over Lima Senior Friday evening at Spartan Stadium.
The Lady Bulldog kickers built a sizeable 7-0 lead by halftime and cruised to victory in the successful debut of their new head coach.
"We played tough and opened up quick with a fast goal by Ella Marshall," said first-year Ada mentor Doug Dewese.
"It was a good season-opener to build confidence, but we still have work to do," he said. "The second half gave us an opportunity to play players at different positions and give other girls opportunities to score.
By Ibrahim Khansa, MD
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
*Through a collaboration between Blanchard Valley Health System and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the content of this article was provided courtesy of Nationwide’s 700 Children’s® blog by pediatric experts.
In the spring and summer, you often hear the familiar humming sound of lawn mowers. These common machines that are used multiple times each week by teenagers and adults present a danger to children. Every year, more than 9,000 children are injured by lawn mowers in the United States.
One of Ada's oldest traditions will be observed on Saturday, August 13: The 109th Farmers & Merchants Picnic. Join in the fun throughout the day. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Raffle prize drawings (6:00 p.m.) and Picnic Pull (6:30 p.m.) are part of the evening's festivities. Check here for everything in between.
Noteworthy Community Choir will celebrate 5 years as an organization by sharing music selections from each of their performance seasons at a Sunday concert in Harrod.
3:00 p.m., August 14
County Line Church of the Brethren, 4227 N Hardin Rd, Harrod
Tickets are $10 each and include a dessert and drink at intermission.
Ticket information is available on the website Noteworthycc.org and can be purchased from any NCC member or at the door.
Director Vicki Mills notes, "We hope you'll be able to come enjoy our concert and help us raise funds to cover the costs of sheet music and soundtracks for more seasons to come!"
