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FROM HARDIN COUNTY FAIR__Andrew Allen of Ada has been named the 2026 Hardin County Fair King. Ceremonies took place on September 9. Andrew's parents are Deb and Patrick Allen.

  • King Andrew Allen
  • Queen Josie Schwemer
  • King Runner-up Tate Ketcham
  • Queen Runner-up Kenley Poling
  • Prince Parker Waller
  • Princess Jovi Motter

For more photos, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/922419576846361

Counties include Allen, Hardin and parts of Hancock / Photo provided

FROM ODNR__Hunters in Ohio’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance area have additional dates this season to pursue white-tailed deer. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced that archery hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 12, and early gun hunting season is open from Saturday, Oct. 10 to Monday, Oct. 12 in this specific area. 

FROM ADA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE__Join the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Reopening of Whatever Cards & Games shop, 113 N. Main St., Ada.

The celebration will take place on Monday, September 14 at 11:00 a.m.

ABOUT THIS BUSINESS
Whatever Cards & Games is a locally owned; family friendly business. The shop carries a wide range of Collectible Card Games, Board Games, Family Games, Role Playing Games and more.

FROM ADA PUBLIC LIBRARY__Here's what's happening at the library during September 2026:

Adult Book Group -- Tuesday, September 1 @ 7 pm

Labor Day -- Monday, September 7 (Library Closed)

History Book Group -- Tuesday, September 8 @ 7 pm

Seated Stretch & Tone -- Starting Wednesday, September 9 @ 5:15 pm

Flower Arranging Class -- Saturday, September 12 at 1:00 pm (Registration required)

Geocaching 101 -- Monday, September 14 @ 6 pm

Amish Book Group -- Tuesday, September 15 @ 1 pm

FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Public Library is hosting an event on Geocaching. The class is designed to teach the basics of Geocaching with other local enthusiasts. Join them on Monday, September 14 at 6 p.m. at the library. 

The Ada Public Library is located at 320 N. Street.

For more information, visit www.adalibrary.org.

By Cort Reynolds

VAN BUREN__The visiting Ada High School girls soccer team suffered their first loss of the season, 2-1 to Van Buren, in a tight North Central Ohio Soccer Association match on Wednesday, September 9.

The Bulldog girls fell to 6-1-1 overall and 0-1 in NCOSA play with the defeat. VB improved to 3-3-1 and 1-1 in the NCOSA after the win.

Sophomore Shay Smith scored the Bulldog goal unassisted, and it was tied 1-1 at halftime.

Keeper Emily Gibson made six saves in goal. Ada out-shot VB, 26-13.

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