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Safety Check: Morning cyclists riding in the dark

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, September 20, 2021

With shorter daylight hours and the return to school, area drivers and cyclists are sharing the road in the dark morning hours.

In the dark, drivers often can’t see cyclists without reflectors. The Consumer Product Safety Commission lists these requirements:

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2020 Census Data for Ada available online

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, September 18, 2021

2020 U.S. Decennial Census data is now available at Ada, Ohio Data Profile.

Information that has been updated includes:

General Demographic Characteristics

Selected Social Characteristics

Selected Economic Characteristics

Selected Housing Characteristics

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Farm Science Review, September 21-23

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, September 17, 2021

Farm Science Review is coming up next week, September 21st – 23rd with lots of  excitement in store for farmers young and old. There will be a lot of new equipment and technology to  view as you walk around the showgrounds and of course milk shakes and delicious sandwiches from the  OSU student organizations. OSU also has some exciting areas for you to stop by and learn more about  agricultural practices being studied at OSU and view some of the latest technology in action. 

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Habitat for Humanity Donation Drive by Alpha Sigma Phi

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 8, 2021

During the months of September and October 2021, Alpha Sigma Phi will be holding a "couch drive" to collect furniture and mechanical equipment in good condition for donation to the Lima branch of Habitat for Humanity. 

Donors anywhere in the greater Ada/ Kenton area may call or email to schedule pickup. Goods will be inspected at pickup. To participate, contact service chair Drew Hurley at 614-600-8501 or email [email protected].

Proceeds will go towards funding the next house that Habitat builds, as well as support the Lima Restore.

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2021 Hardin County Carcass Show of Champions

Provided by Mark Badertscher, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator, OSU Extension Hardin County
Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Have you ever wondered how well the grand and reserve champion fair animals will grade out on the rail? Because of pandemic concerns, the OSU Extension office is announcing that the 2021 Hardin County Fair Carcass Show of Champions will again be held virtually after this year’s Hardin County Fair. 

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Unusual Armyworm Outbreak

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, September 5, 2021

Northwest Ohio extension offices are noting "an unusual number of reports about fall armyworm outbreaks particularly in forage including alfalfa and sorghum sudangrass, and in turf. Certain hard-hit fields have been all but stripped bare." 

The infestation can affect crops and lawns. Fall armyworm does not overwinter in Ohio.

Additional information can be found at News and notes from Allen County OSU Extension.

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