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Ottawa Metro Park Campground open for 2023

Posted by Staff on Monday, April 17, 2023

On Fri., April 14, the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District opened the Ottawa Metro Park Campground for the 2023 season. 

The Ottawa Metro Park Campground season will run through October 14, 2023. 

Cost per night is $30, Seniors 60+ is $25 per night. Each site has water, electric, picnic table and fire ring. Campsites are available on a first come first serve basis.

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Crime Victim Services newsletter and 2022 annual report

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, April 13, 2023

Here's a peek at page 1 of the Spring 2023 Crime Victim Services quarterly newsletter. The agency, located at 330 N. Elizabeth St., Lima provides prevention, advocacy, and outreach services to the region.

4,698 VICTIMS SERVED IN 2022

118 STAFF & VOLUNTEERS

50+ COMMUNITY PARTNERS

2,877 PEOPLE REACHED WITH ANTI-VIOLENCE EDUCATION

Subscribe to the quarterly CVS newsletter at crimevictimservices.org/news#subscribe/

The 2022 annual report is HERE.

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Vehicle with 3D camera will inventory county roads

Posted by Staff on Thursday, April 6, 2023

The Hardin County Engineer has hired Masterminds, LLC to perform a Roadside Hazard Inventory/Inspection and Compliance Plan for all county roads within Hardin County.

This picture is the next-gen vehicle that will be driving the county roads at approximately 30-35 mph collecting this information.

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New Ohio law: "Phones Down" while driving

Posted by Staff on Thursday, April 6, 2023

Beginning on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, it became illegal in most circumstances for anyone in Ohio to use or hold a cell phone or electronic device while driving.

A new educational campaign encourages Ohio drivers to "Lock Your Screen Before You Rock the Road." Additional materials relay the simple, but important message of "Phones Down. It's the Law." (PDF fact sheet HERE.)

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March 2023 local weather observations

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Glad to see March 2023 and its weather in the rear view mirror? Here is the month's weather summary from NWS weather observer Guy Verhoff of Pandora.

March Weather Observations Chart

MARCH 2023 - PANDORA OBSERVATIONS

Avg. Temp. 39.0

Normal Avg. Temp 37.5

Normal Avg. Prec 2.58

Max Temp 65 on March 1

Min Temp 17 on March 19

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April wish list for the Ada Food Pantry

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, April 5, 2023

The Ada Food Pantry shared this message: "Thanks to everyone in the community for supporting the Pantry! 

"Our April wishlist:

  • Paper towels
  • Mac & cheese
  • Hamburger helper
  • Jello / pudding

"AND a blessed Easter to all!"

The Ada Food Pantry provides food assistance twice a week from the Ada Presbyterian Church at 201 S. Main St., with its own entrance on Lincoln Ave. For more information, visit the nonprofit's Facebook page or email 

[email protected]

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