The first half of this month has provided both warmth and a touch of fall in the evening temps.
According to local weather observer Guy Verhoff, in the days from August 1 through August 12 the highest temperature recorded was on August 7 at 84 degrees (F). The lowest was recorded as 55 degrees on the overnights of August 2, August 4 and August 5.
There has been little precipitation, save for the inch plus of rain recieved on August 2.
Loch Ness has its monster and, now, it appears that Bluffton does, too. And maybe Ada.
Several sightings of an unidentified animal have been reported in Bluffton in the past week and two persons captured the creature on cell phone cameras. One Bluffton Icon viewer said the animal was also sighted near Lincoln Highway, which puts the animal in the Ada community.
Both photographs were reportedly taken on the north side of Bluffton in daylight hours. Speculation on the identify of the creature ranges all the way from a fox, a coyote, bobcat, or simply an unusual dog.
The Apollo Career Center announced today an upcoming $30 million bond offering. Those interested in learning more about the bond offering are encouraged to attend an informational meeting to be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. at the Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima.
Come and learn how to take part in a local investment opportunity and the financial opportunities open to you while supporting Apollo Career Center’s expansion and renovation project.
The next meeting of the Hardin County Democratic Central and Executive Committees will be held Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Banquet Room at Brunson’s Restaurant, 1 North Detroit Street, Kenton. Please not the change in location.
The coundown is on. It's hours away. It's the 100th anniversary of the Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic. The two-day event at the War Memorial Park takes place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10.
Here’s this year’s schedule:
Friday, Aug. 9
• 5 p.m. – Gates open Party in the Back 40 – Exploit of Lima, on stage from 8 p.m. to midnight
• 7 p.m. – Corn hole tournament, Back 40, east of park
• 7 p.m. Pulls
6500 street stock gas 4 x4
6500 hot street gas 4x4
6500 stock altered gas 4x4
8000 workstock diesel
8000 2.6 diesel
Street legal semis
Altered semis
100 open
Spaces are now being reserved for the 2013 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Festival. If you would like to reserve a booth space, contact Scott and Arlene Allison at 419-634-1144. Please leave your name and address to receive a booth application.
If you are interested in participating in the 2013 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Parade, contact Anna Poling at 419-303-7234.
Attention Ada High School Girls Ages 15-18 (9th grade – 12th grade). Applications are now available for the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest & Herb Festival Queen Contest.
