ADA — The 106th annual Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic returns Saturday at War Memorial Park in Ada. The schedule is as follows: 8 a.m. – OWHA show including contest, halter and performance classes 9:30 a.m. – Parade starts on West Lincoln to Main and on to the park. Lineup starts at 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – Main stage, welcome …

THURSDAY, AUG. 8 Mount Victory council – 7 p.m., chambers

The Hardin County Engineer’s Office reported today it will be closing County Road 95 between Ohio 309 and County Road 110 for road work on Friday, Saturday and Monday.

A hit-skip accident was reported in the Kroger parking lot. A hit-skip report was taken of a semi hitting a pole and knocking the wires down in the 300 block of Letson Avenue.

ADA — The Village of Ada is a SAFER community thanks to residents like Andrew Ward, says Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger, Ward was presented with the SAFER (Seeking Aid From Every Resident) Award during the village council meeting on Tuesday evening. The award was established in 2002 as a way of recognizing residents for their role in the safety and security of the community.

COLUMBUS - State Representatives Jon Cross (R-Kenton) today announced his district office schedule for the month of August to meet with constituents in Hancock and Hardin Counties. Hancock County District Office Hours: Tuesday, August 13 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway Street, Findlay.

There are changes coming to those with notary public seals. The Ohio legislature in 2018 approved repealing the authority of the common pleas court to accept or process notary public applications as of Sept. 19, 2019.

DUNKIRK — Blanchard Township/Dunkirk recycling will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13 and Thursday, Aug. 22 in the parking lot of the former Price Funeral Home. The recycling truck will be there between the hours of 9 to 11:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7 Hardin County Agricultural Society (fair board) – 7 p.m., fair office, fairgrounds

Two suspicious males were reported in the 200 block of E. Columbus Street. Harassment was reported at 398 E. Forest Road Apt. 10A.