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.
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.
FROM HARDIN COUNTY FAIR__Andrew Allen of Ada has been named the 2026 Hardin County Fair King. Ceremonies took place on September 9. Andrew's parents are Deb and Patrick Allen.
FROM FACEBOOK__Meet Dailah Preston and Kenley Poling from Ada, candidates for the 2026 Hardin County Junior Fair Queen! Dailha and Kenley are proud to represent their community and be part of a tradition that celebrates the hard work, leadership, and dedication of our Junior Fair youth.
Join us as we recognize all of this year’s King and Queen candidates!
2026 Junior Fair King & Queen Crowning
Tuesday, September 8, 6:30 p.m.
Hardin County Fair Grandstands
