They came pretty, scary and original
ALL WINNER PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY!
One-hundred seventy-two Halloweeners and seven pets were pretty, scary and original in this year's Ada Kiwanis Halloween parade. Here's the official list of winners and many of the winning photographs.
Preschool and Kindergarten, 39 Participants
• Prettiest: 1st Juliette Simon; 2nd Neriah Johnson; 3rd Kyleigh Nau; 4th Lily Raines
• Scariest: 1st Corbin Klingler; 2nd Kaden Sumney; 3rd Lincoln Simon; 4th J’ayanna Johnson
• Most Original; 1st Jaxon Whitted; 2nd William Davis; 3rd Lukeus Kitelinger; 4th Abby Stinehelfer
1st and 2nd Grade, 24 Participants
• Prettiest; 1st Shay Boedicker; 2nd Aubrey Luellen; 3rd Annie Ludwig; 4th Emersyn Lee
• Scariest; 1st Lyncoln Schaffer; 2nd Jason Johnson; 3rd Zak Hefner; 4th Lincoln Maris
• Most Original; 1st Kendall Fisher; 2nd Aveya Ward; 3rd Daphnie Shaw; 4th Derek Dennis
3rd and 4th Grade, 22 Participants
• Prettiest: 1st Selen Schlachter; 2nd Aleena Hoffma
• Scariest: 1st Faith Griffin; 2nd Sarah Klingler
• Most Original: 1st Grady Morgan; 2nd Danny Young
5th and 6th Grade, 19 Participants
• Prettiest: 1st Kaytlin Lambert; 2nd Laenen Ulrey
• Scariest: 1st Alamee Buxton; 2nd Layne Simon
• Most Original: 1st Thomas Duemey; 2nd Andrew Allen
Groups & Pets, 50 Participants including 7 pets
• Prettiest: 1st Lena Daniels & Patches;
2nd Christine, Matt Grade, Carmine, Audry
• Scariest: 1st Maverick & Wayatt Shaw;
2nd Quinn, Lincoln, Oliver, Cynthia, Andrew, Wayts
• Most Original: 1st Stephanie & Graham Meyer, Christina & Madison Crum;
2nd Brooklyn Andveasen & Shadow
Adults, 7 Participants
• Most Original: 1st Melina Temple; 2nd Katie Rudasill
Ada HS Band, 13
• Prettiest: 1st Alyssa Wince; 2nd Hunter Wells
• Scariest: 1st Aleece Al-Olimat; 2nd Rylie Roser
• Most Original: 1st Cadence Hall; 2nd Geddes Klingler
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- Bulldog Williams advances in tennis sectional semis
- Buckeye Ave. temporary closing for traffic flow and parking project, May 21-22
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- Liberty Township board meets Monday, May 19
- Alger Public Library announces Summer Reading program events
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Thursday, May 15, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Monday, May 12, 2025
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- Upcoming APL events, May 12-17
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