FROM FACEBOOK__Beatitudes posted this photo and note of appreciation: "Thank you to all our volunteers and Hardin County United Way for a fabulous 4th of July community meal. We served 136 meals in two hours!"
The 2026 Ada VFW Park in the Park car, truck and motorcycle show returned to War Memorial Park on July 11 for a celebration of vehicles and those who have served in the U.S. military. Organizer J.D. Fleece notes that unpredictable weather kept a few entries away. Even so, there were 99 entries displayed in the leafy lanes of The Grove.
The event is made possible by a large number of volunteers and supporters including judges Jerry Springer, Mike “Mr. Brick” Cooper, Dick Miller, Eric Flowers and Mark Obenour.
FROM FACEBOOK__The 2026 Ada High School boys soccer alumni match will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1 at War Memorial Park's turf field.
Organizers ask, "to ensure that we have enough alumni to have a team, please fill out this form with your plans for the match and please wear white shirts to play!"
The Ada Gators summer swim team celebrated the 2026 season wrap-up at the West Ohio Aquatic League championships on July 10-11 by honoring seniors Kaden Clum, Lydia Damasio, and Alyssa Nau. The Gators chose a superhero theme for the event parade, as modeled by Hailey Rigsby, Amelia Clemons, Claire Porter, and Lily Raines, as well as Coach David Lusk.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada High School Swim Team has announced a July 23-26 swim clinic for youth in grades K-12. All ability levels are welcome. Come learn from the AHS Swim Team members and coaches.
Location: Village of Ada Pool
9-10:00 a.m. - Ages 11+
10-11:00 a.m. - Ages 5-10
The cost is $30 for first swimmer, $25 for each additional swimmer. Payment is due the first day of the Clinic.
