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Master gardener volunteer training offered

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, January 1, 2022

The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers will host a Master Gardener Volunteer training course for new Master Gardener Volunteers this winter. The Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Ohio residents through their local Ohio State University Extension county office. Volunteers are not required to have gardening skills or knowledge; but a passion for learning about gardening and sharing this knowledge with others is a must!

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Local otter sightings

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, December 30, 2021

Social media made the Icon aware of river otters being sighted by local photographers. A call from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources confirmed that in recent years the otter population has spread into northwest Ohio.

ODNR Wildlife research technician Sara Zaleski noted that otters seek clean, high quality water and that their presence is a good reflection on area water conditions.

In the early 20th century, otters were trapped out of existence (extirpated) in Ohio. In 1986, they were reintroduced by a program that brought otters to the eastern parts of the state. Since then, those populations and Michigan and Indiana populations have spread into our area. 

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McGuffey water meter change out

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 29, 2021

The Village of McGuffey has reported that a contractor will begin changing out all water meters on December 29. Some discoloration of water may occur.

The change out will take several days.

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2022 Conservation Tillage Club breakfast programs

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, December 27, 2021

The 2022 Conservation Tillage Club breakfast program series will begin on Thursday, January 13 at the Plaza Inn Restaurant in Mt. Victory. Each session will start at 7:30 am with a complimentary buffet breakfast followed by the program at 8:00 a.m.  Other sessions will be held on January 27, February 10 and 24.

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Refuse rate increase, Village holiday

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, December 27, 2021

The Village of Ada has announced a refuse rate increase. Rumpke refuse rates will be increasing by $2.00 with the December 2021 utility billing cycle.

The rate has been $17.25 each month and will increase to $19.25 as per ordinance #2021-2. Village council approved this increase on October 5.

The Municipal Building will be closed on  Monday, January 3, 2022.

If you have a water or sewer emergency when the offices are closed, contact the Hardin County Sheriff at 419-673-1268. Dispatch will contact the Ada Public Works Department. In such an event, $48.00 fee is added onto the resident's water bill.

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Scholarship applications being accepted

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 26, 2021

The University Club II Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for its annual $1,000 college scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior college student who has graduated from a Hardin County (Ohio) high school.  

To receive an application,email scholarship chair Marilyn Dulin at [email protected]. The deadline for completed applications is February 1, 2022.  Questions may also be directed to 419-764-0344.

 

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