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Measles case identified in Allen County

Posted by Staff on Sunday, March 30, 2025

Provided by Allen County Health Department, March 28, 2025

A case of measles has been identified in an unvaccinated Allen County resident under the age of 18. Contacts of the individual have been notified by public health professionals with Allen County Public Health and other health departments in the area to assess their measles vaccination status, and to provide information regarding signs and symptoms of measles and appropriate quarantine measures. 

Measles is very contagious. Children infected with measles can spread it to others, even before they have symptoms. The measles virus can live for up to two hours in the air after an infected person leaves the room. Nine out of 10 unvaccinated children who are exposed to measles will become infected.  Symptoms may not occur for up to 21 days after exposure to an individual who has measles. 

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ODNR offering free vessel safety checks

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, March 28, 2025

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft is helping boaters get ready for a safe and enjoyable season on the water with free vessel safety checks. These voluntary inspections, conducted by ODNR Natural Resources Officers, ensure that boats are properly equipped with all legally required safety gear before setting out for the season.
 

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Courtesy phone calls on Hardin County dog licensing

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 27, 2025

From Hardin County Sheriff's Office on Facebook

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) have begun making courtesy phone calls on behalf of the Hardin County Dog Warden concerning compliance with dog licensing regulations. If you receive a call in this regard, please be aware it is NOT a scam.

All responses or questions should be directed to the Dog Warden in person at the Hardin County Dog Shelter, 49 Jones Rd., Kenton or by calling 419-674-2209.

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Ada Schools accepting applications for open enrollment through May 9

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 22, 2025

The Ada Exempted Village School District has posted the following guidelines for inter-district open enrollment of students. See guidelines and application on the school website HERE.

The Ada Exempted Village Schools Board of Education shall permit the enrollment of students from other school districts in a school or program of this District, providing each enrollment is in accordance with laws and regulations of the State concerning Inter-District Open Enrollment, board policy, and the administrative guidelines established to implement the policy.

Open Enrollment Guidelines

1. Applications for inter-district transfer may be submitted to the Ada Superintendent’s Office from March 3, 2025, through May 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Applications will be acted upon by 4:00 p.m. on May 23, 2025. Parents must indicate acceptance or transfer on or before 4:00 p.m. on July 1, 2025.

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Public invited to weigh in on the future of transportation in Ohio

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 20, 2025

Comment period runs through April 11
COLUMBUS __The Ohio Department of Transportation is accepting public comments on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) for 2026 through 2029. The plan identifies the multi-modal transportation improvement projects that are scheduled for some phase of implementation throughout the state over the next four years.  

The draft documents will be available for public review and comment through April 11, 2025.

For additional STIP information and locations of STIP Open Houses, please visit the STIP website: www.transportation.ohio.gov/stip.

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Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 19, 2025

From the Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers
State Wildlife Officer Nolan Johnson, assigned to Van Wert County, donated 147 pounds of venison that had been seized as evidence to the Van Wert Cooperative Ministries. This was the first time the organization received a donation from the Ohio Division of Wildlife and they were very grateful. When possible, venison seized as evidence in white-tailed deer violation cases is donated to food pantries.

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