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Flags fly at half mast in remembrance of Texas school shooting victims

Safer Ohio tip line reminder
Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 25, 2022

In accordance with the orders issued by the President of the United States of America and in remembrance of the 19 children and 2 teachers who were killed in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Governor DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio until sunset on May 28, 2022.

The Safer Ohio program provides ways to report suspicious activity, request roadside help and real-time traffic.

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Horner on today's job training, wages and workforce

Posted by Staff on Monday, May 23, 2022

A message from the Apollo Career Center Superintendent Keith Horner:

I recently read in GraphsandLaughs that there were 11.55 million job openings and 5.95 million unemployed people in March [2022]. This is very close to two jobs available for every job seeker, which is consistent with what we see in this region. Every sector that Apollo works with is experiencing workforce issues.  

As a result of these issues, we have seen a couple of things happening. One, wages are increasing, even for high school students.  It is not unusual for our high school students to make $15 to $20 per hour. 

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May 17 Field Report from ODW officer

Posted by Staff on Friday, May 20, 2022

In the May 17 Northwest Ohio-Wildlife District Two report from the Ohio Division of Wildlife, it was noted that State Wildlife Investigator Jeremy Payne, assigned to northwest Ohio, assisted with multiple pollution events in 2021, many of which were reported by a concerned citizen.

These reports allow officers to quickly arrive on the scene and work to determine the cause of the pollution. Ohioans are encouraged to call 1-800-WILDLIFE (1-800-945-3543) to report any dead or dying fish in their local streams.

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Hands off those baby birds

JAMPD tips on abandoned, nesting and fledgling birds
Posted by Staff on Friday, May 20, 2022

From the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District (via Facebook):

"The phone calls to the Park Office are increasing every day. Let's have a quick clarification on abandoned, nestling and fledgling birds on this Wildlife Wednesday.

"Abandoned-baby birds (animals) are rare. Unless you physically see the deceased parents near the nest (or burrow or den) DO NOT DISTURB the baby animal. Your first impulse may be to help the young bird, but in the great majority of cases the young bird doesn’t need help.

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State Route 309 roundabout and culvert project

Detour begins June 1
Posted by Staff on Friday, May 20, 2022

ODOT District 1 has announced the following construction and detour beginning on June 1:

State Route 309 between Perry Chapel Rd and Pevee Road, east of Lima, will close on Wednesday, June 1 for approximately 70 days for a project to construct two roundabouts and replace three culverts.

A roundabout will be constructed at the State Route 309 intersections with Napoleon Road and Thayer Road. Visit the project webpage for more information.

TRAFFIC IMPACT

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Estimated 45-day closure of SR 67 will reroute traffic via SR 309 and SR 235

Posted by Staff on Monday, May 16, 2022

ODOT District 1 has announced that State Route 67/Espy Street between the southern corporate limit of the city of Kenton and Robinson Avenue will close on May 16 for approximately 45 days for a waterline installation.

The detour will reroute traffic using State Route 309 and State Route 235 through the Village of Alger. (see map)

TRAFFIC IMPACT

Date of Closure: 05/16/2022

Anticipated Duration of Closure: 45 Days

Length of Detour: 24.61 miles; Added Travel Distance: 11.21 miles

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