Northwest Ohio farmers enroll more than 1.8 Million acres of cropland
COLUMBUS__On March 28, Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) announced more than 1.8 million acres are now enrolled into H2Ohio, a comprehensive water quality plan designed to address complex issues affecting Lake Erie. The results of the most recent signup period show a 32 percent increase in enrolled acres when compared to previous sign ups.
ODA recently completed an open enrollment period for 14 counties in northwest Ohio within the Maumee River Watershed. Farmers in this area were eligible to re-enroll acres into Best Management Practices (BMPs) that were nearing the end of their original contract term, which began in 2020. Additionally, farmers could use this opportunity to enroll new acres. Of the total number of producers currently enrolled, 90 percent of producers who signed up originally decided to re-enroll. Approximately 25 percent of all producers in the new Maumee enrollment are new to H2Ohio.
The March 19 meeting of the Village of Ada Council included discussion of how tornado warning sirens are activated. It was also announced that Brightspeed will be building a fiber Internet system in Ada. The 44-page meeting packet is HERE
FINDLAY__The Kan Du Group is excited to announce its upcoming charity event, “Move Your Paws for a Cause,” a community pet walk designed to support the Humane Society & SPCA and the programming of the Kan Du Group. This fun-filled event will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Gene Edward Smith, 99, of Ada Ohio, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 27, 2024. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather with a generous spirit who always looked for the best in people.
ADA_The Ada High School softball team made it two straight run-rule wins to start the season by rolling Lima Senior 17-6 in a non-league contest on a cold Wednesday evening, March 27, at home at War Memorial Park.
Bulldogs host USV for an 11 a.m. twinbill on Saturday.
By Cort Reynolds
ADA__The young Ada High School baseball team lost 15-0 to visiting Lima Senior on a 39-degree Wednesday evening, March 27, at War Memorial Park in a run-rule shortened contest.
Fox Island to remain closed; additional no-wake buoys added for safety
COLUMBUS__Governor Mike DeWine announced that Indian Lake State Park will re-open on Friday, March 29 following damage from the tornado and severe storms that struck Logan County on March 14. Thanks to the unwavering dedication of ODNR staff, local community members, and volunteer groups from across Ohio, this beloved recreation destination is ready to welcome back visitors well ahead of start of the summer season.
The 2nd Annual USV Performing Arts Boosters Spring Craft & Vendor Show is Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Upper Scioto Valley High School in McGuffey, Ohio.
By Karen L. Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
Easter baskets and candy will be here soon. The top three best selling Easter candies are Reese’s Milk Chocolate and Peanut Butter Egg, Kinder Joy Egg, and jelly beans. Besides the sugar and calorie content of these treats, what other dangers can lurk?
A bag of jelly beans is a wonderful array of colors, but the black jelly beans are often ignored. Why?
According to a recently released poll of the most disliked foods by Americans, black licorice is ranked number 2 with 45% indicating a dislike for the candy. This is followed by the number one disliked food of anchovies at 50%. Oysters, beets and blue cheese rounded out the top 5.
This may help to explain why black jelly beans containing licorice are left for last! However, some individuals prefer the black jelly beans and you can buy whole bags of just that color.
