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Ohio crop weather report for Aug 26

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Dry Conditions Continue

Continued dry weather last week negatively affected crops, according to Ben Torrance, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Ohio Field Office. Topsoil moisture conditions were rated 33 percent very short, 42 percent short, and 25 percent adequate. Statewide, the average temperature for the week ending on August 25 was 65.3 degrees, 4.9 degrees below normal.

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Excessive Heat Watch issued for August 27

Posted by Staff on Monday, August 26, 2024

An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio on August 27

The weather event onset is forecast for 11:00 AM (EDT) with dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around or greater than 105.

These conditions are expected from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

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Senior Expo will feature 20+ organizations at free event

Posted by Staff on Friday, August 23, 2024

Friday, September 27 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hardin County Fairgrounds, 14134 Letson Ave, Kenton

KENTON __ A free Senior Expo will take place on September 27 at the Hardin County Fairgrounds in Kenton, thanks to the partnership of the United Way of Hardin County and Bridge Home Health and Hospice. 

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Jenera and Rawson area barns featured on Hancock Historical tour, Sept 7

Posted by Staff on Friday, August 23, 2024

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7
Six locations in Rawson and Jenera

The Hancock Historical Museum will host its seventh Historic Barn Tour on September 7. The self-guided tour will showcase six historic barns dating from the 1860s to the 1930s in southern Hancock County paired with food, live music, kid’s  activities, demonstrations and fun for the entire family. 

Attendees will learn about the history of each barn, the farms they occupy and the  families who have owned them. Each barn on the tour displays impressive architecture, an  array of timber-framing techniques and styles that have served a variety of purposes.  

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Statewide campaign encourages Ohioans to serve as volunteer firefighters

Posted by Staff on Monday, August 19, 2024

Visit www.MakeMeAFirefighter.org

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield and State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon on Aug. 16 to announce a Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign to raise awareness for Ohio's need for volunteer firefighters.

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State releases automated vehicle considerations for rural environments

Posted by Staff on Thursday, August 15, 2024

COLUMBUS __ In a little under a year, DriveOhio’s Rural Automated Driving Systems (ADS) project collected nearly 60 terabytes of data that will help define future technology needs for automated vehicles in rural environments. While automated driving systems have the potential to dramatically improve roadway safety, data shows that these systems must be refined to maximize that potential in rural areas.

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