The Allen County Master Gardener Association will be hosting The Butterfly Migration Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. at The Children’s Garden in Lima.
This event features the release of dozens of monarch butterflies; butterfly-themed children’s activities; an educational butterfly presentation and much more.
The Children’s Garden is currently funded exclusively by donations and is staffed by volunteers. The Allen County Master Gardener Association relies on the support of the community to continue maintaining the garden and offering educational opportunities to the residents of the region.
Two late Ada touchdowns secured a tightly contested non-conference win as the visiting Bulldogs defeated the Arlington Red Devils 28-14.
Despite a paltry 54 yards of total offense, two second half defensive touchdowns kept Arlington in the game. Aaron Everhart's pick six with under two minutes to play sealed the game for the Dogs, upping their season record to 2-0.
Can you believe that this year is the 151st Hardin County Fair?
The fair runs from Tuesday, Sept. 8, through Sunday, Sept. 13. CLICK HERE to view the fair website with all the fair details.
Several Ada school organizations, 4-H clubs and individuals have entered various fair competitions.
Ada High School band will perform in the band show at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18. Ada High School swing choir will perform in the swing choir show at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Tom Lehman (left), involved in Ada Boy Scouts for 30 years, turned over his Scoutmaster duties to Jeff Kurtz (right) on Aug. 31. The story below tells about the ceremony.
Longtime Ada Scoutmaster Tom Lehman was recognized Aug 31 as he turned over the Ada Boy Scout Troop to Jeff Kurtz.
The ceremony took place at the Scout Cabin in Ada ParK.
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Lehman was recognized for 30 years of service to scouting in Ada. He has served on committees designed to help the Troop, as well as, Cubmaster for Pack 124, Scoutmaster for Troop 124, and Leader of Venture Crew 124.
His successor, Jeff Kurtz, formerly a Den Leader of Pack 120 of Alger, joined Troop 124 in 2012 when his son became a Boy Scout in the Troop.
