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Broadband expansion projects include Hardin County

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 19, 2022

On March 18, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced new broadband expansion projects that will make affordable, high-speed internet available to nearly 100,000 households in Ohio that currently don't have access to reliable internet connectivity.

The Broadband Expansion Authority authorized BroadbandOhio to award more than $232 million in grants to 11 internet service providers as part of the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The funding will be used to cover the “broadband funding gap” associated with 33 broadband expansion projects impacting 31 counties.

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What are conservation districts?

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 19, 2022

By Vickie Wies, NRCS-CD

Soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) are the local hub of natural resources information and assistance for each county. They are committed to conservation in both rural and urban settings. SWCDs assist farmers to rescue and restore fertile farmland. They educate residents about the need for erosion control. They help landowners create wildlife habitat on their property.  They partner with anyone interested in keeping our communities sustainable and our water clean.

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U.S. 68 closure in Dunkirk beginning March 22

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, March 17, 2022

U.S. 68 between Washington Street and Wayne Street in the village of Dunkirk will close on Tuesday, March 22, for approximately three days for railroad repairs.

Detour: U.S. 30 to SR 235 to SR 81 back to U.S. 68 (see map).

Know Before You Go!

For more detailed traffic information, and to get personalized traffic alerts for your commute, download the OHGO app or visit OHGO.com.

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Weather observations March 1-7, 2022

From Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer
Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 9, 2022

A high of 73 degrees on March 5 and an inch of rain on March 7 stand out in Pandora weather observations for the first week of March 2022.

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Survey to assess needs of older residents

Older adults, persons with disabilities and family caregivers
Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The Area Agency on Aging 3 (AAA3) is inviting community members to complete the Age My Way 2022 Community Survey.

AAA3 is conducting a community needs assessment to help capture the service needs in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties.

This information will assist in the development of Area Agency on Aging 3’s 2023-2026 Strategic Area Plan. Information gathered from this survey will assist in the planning and implementation of services, supports and resources in our local community.

To complete the survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022ComMemSurvey.

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Reminder: No after school programs week of March 7

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, March 5, 2022

The Ada School issued this reminder: there will be no after school program during the week of 3/7-3/10.  These activities will resume on March 14.

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