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The Big 5 Head Start Program in collaboration with Allen Public Schools will start accepting preapplications for the 2026-27 school year online nowthrough April 3rd. The Link is live on the school’s website and be shared on Facebook and Parent Square.

First Baptist Church has called Reverend David Wells as their pastor. Pastor Wells and his wife, Laura, moved to Allen from Dallas, Texas.

Week of March 30th Monday Chef Salad with Cheese, Turkey, Ham & Eggs, Saltine Crackers, Salad Dressing, Seasonal Fruit Cup, Milk, Water, Iced Tea Tuesday Sloppy Joe, Tater Wedges, Corn, Frosted Cake, Milk, Water, Iced Tea Wednesday Chicken Noodle Casserole or Chicken & Dumplings, Sliced Carrots,...

Ada Main Street will host its annual Easter on Main this Saturday, March 28th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Downtown Ada. Families are invited to enjoy a festive spring afternoon featuring carriage rides, face painting, balloon art, and photos with the Easter Bunny throughout the downtown district.

The Calvin Easter Egg hunt will be Saturday, April 4th at the Town Park, beginning at 11:00 Hot Dogs, chips and drinks will be provided..

Week of April 6 th Monday Breakfast — Biscuits & Gravy or Choice of Cereal, Fruit, Milk, Juice Lunch — Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Salad, Ranch Cups, Fruit, Milk Tuesday Breakfast — Breakfast Bowls with Toast or Choice of Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Milk, Juice Lunch — Beef Soft Tacos, Rice...

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The Allen Masonic Lodge is hosting a dual fundraiser for Morris Chiles and Melvin Margerum, to assist with medical expenses. Members will be preselling pork ribs for $25.00 per rack, $10.00 for a half chub of smoked bologna, and pulled pork for $10.00 a pound.

Whether you’re looking for a quick conversation starter or just want to tumble down a rabbit hole of trivia, here are 25 facts that range from the cosmic to the microscopic. Wombat poop is cubeshaped.