Park in the Park closes in on 100 vehicles
LOTS OF PHOTOS BELOW
AND MORE POSTED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
Ada was the capital of V-8 vehicles gulping leaded gas on Saturday. Not really, but nearly 100 classic vehicles were on display from owners across northwestern Ohio.
Here's a list of winners:
1934 & Older: Jeff Ross, Kenton, 1933 Dodge 5 window coupe
1935 – 1948: Roy Hollenbacher, Lima, 1942 GPW (Military Jeep)
1949 – 1963: Sherri Jay Pilcher , Findlay, 1956 VW Beetle
1964 – 1972 Car: Ron Burkholder, Rawson, 1972 Olds Cutlass Supreme
1964 – 1972 Truck: Aaron Corbet, Ada, 1972 Chevy C-10
1973 – 1993 Car:Philip Pinks, Dunkirk, 1983 Bremmas Sebring
1973 – 1993 Truck: Del and JoAnn Henry, Ada, 1979 Ford L’il Red Express
1994 – Present Car: George Shaw, Ada, 2007 Mustang Shelby GT 500
1994 – Present Truck: William Jolliff, Ada, 2018 Ford F 150
Best Bike: George Schlub, Miamisburg, 1998 Kawasaki KZ 1000P
Best Paint: Devin Carl, McGuffey, 2004 Subaru STI
Best of Show: Jerry Cress, Lima, 2007 Ford Mustang
VFW’s Award, Car: Carl Kistler, Ottawa, 1923 Dodge Bros. Eagle Coupe
VFW’s Award, Truck: Aaron Corbet, Ada, 1972 Chevy C-10
VFW’s Award, Bike: Bob Johns, Lima, 2003 Honda, Canoe trailer, Travel Trailer
Mayor’s Award, Car: Tom Harvey, Bluffton, 1966 Plymouth Satellite
Mayor’s Award, Truck: Del & JoAnn Henry, Ada, 1993 Ford Ranger
Mayor’s Award, Bike: Donald Deckling, Ada, 2005 Royal Enfield Bullet w/side car
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025
- Anna Marie Beagle taught at Allen East Elementary
- Updated trash pickup times during extreme heat
- Noteworthy dress rehearsal and concert with potluck, June 23 and 29
- Unconstitutional presidential action
- Hardin County Commissioners send letter objecting to HB 335
- Canvases create Ada Public Library art gallery
- Ada Athletic Boosters, Pony Pals Horse Club consult with Park board
- Upcoming APL events, June 23-28