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MEDIA RELEASE__OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Educator Jami Dellifield has been recognized with the prestigious Distinguished Service Award (DSA) from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS).

Dellifield received the award on Thursday, October 1, during the NEAFCS National Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

MEDIA RELEASE__The Ada Homecoming Court for 2026 is pictured here. Celebrations include the October 8 bonfire at 8:00 p.m., the October 9 Homecoming Parade--leaving the back parking lot at 5:45 p.m., the pregame Crowning Ceremony at about 6:30 p.m. at War Memorial Stadium, and the Homecoming Dance on Saturday evening.

By Alec Keller / Photos by Mark Andreasen

The rain held off for the Festival Queen crowning at the 40th annual Ada Harvest and Herb Festival on September 19. Ten high school seniors were selected to be part of the 2026 royalty court, with past festival queens also attending in recognition of the event anniversary.

Kenley Poling was crowned as the new festival queen by 2025 queen Harvest and Herb Queen Emma Lambdin.

MEDIA RELEASE__The Ada Barnyard 4-H Club provided the following 2026 Hardin County Junior Fair results for its participating members:

Tripp Brown
1st Place Intermediate Netherland Dwarf Buck
2nd Place Senior Netherland Dwarf Doe

Amelia Clemons
3rd Place Lightweight Duck
1st Place Jr Poultry Showmanship

Waylon Clemons
3rd Place Standard Single Hen
4th Place Jr Intermediate Poultry Showmanship

FROM FACEBOOK__Angie Hall, the administrative assistant at Ada Exempted Village School District has been named the 2026 OMLA Regional Administrative Assistant of the Year for Northwest Ohio.

According to the Ada Bulldogs Facebook page, "For more than 27 years, Mrs. Hall has brought dedication, professionalism, and a willingness to always go above and beyond to Ada Schools. Her impact on our students, staff, families, and community is truly appreciated."

Hall will be formally honored with her award at the OMLA Fall Conference in November.

 

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FROM FACEBOOK__Meet the 40th Ada Area Chamber Harvest & Herb Festival Queen’s Court, pictured above.

Back row (left to right): Alana Hastings, Rylie Satterfield, Chloe Hunsicker, Kaitlyn Lambert, Brooklyn Andreasen.

Front row (left to right): Kenley Poling, Jaylin St. Laurent, Gabbie Fleming, Sophie Fleming, Taliana Parker

The festival queen will be crowned at noon at the Depot on Saturday, September 19.

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