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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LIMA __The Awakenings Victim Outreach Program at Area Agency on Aging 3 was awarded a multi-year grant through the Health Path Foundation of Ohio to support older adults (60+).
The Awakenings Victim Outreach Program supports older adults across Allen, Auglaize, Hanock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert counties who have experienced abuse, neglect, or exploitation. These funds are available to assist with a variety of direct services that can help improve their safety and well-being following any number of situations. The items or funding must be needed as a direct result of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
