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ODW Update for January 9

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, January 10, 2025

Provided by the Ohio Department of Wildlife for Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two

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Winter Weather Advisory update for January 5-6

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 5, 2025

Weather Event Onset 1:00 PM (EST), January 5

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.

* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon (January 5) to midnight EST Monday Night.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

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Registration is open for Annual Bowl For Kids' Sake

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 5, 2025

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hardin County will hold its annual Bowl For Kids' Sake event at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22 at Hillcrest Lanes in Kenton.

Participants of all ages are invited to enjoy "a day of bowling, camaraderie, and philanthropy, all in support of local youth mentorship programs."

Participants can register individually or as teams. Registration is open at at https://bit.ly/HardinBFKS until February 10. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot and begin fundraising efforts. 

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Big Brothers Big Sisters announce Awards & Appreciation Dinner

Posted by Staff on Saturday, January 4, 2025

Lima, OH -– Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio, Inc. has issued an open invitation to its Awards & Appreciation Dinner on February 14 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The "Igniting the Path: Illuminating Futures Together" event will be held at Old  Barn Restaurant & Grill.

“This Valentine’s Day, we invite everyone to join us in celebrating the love, commitment, and partnership that shape the lives of young people and help them reach their full potential,” said Dr. Portia Smith, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio. “It’s an  evening to reflect on the incredible power of mentorship and the community that makes it  possible. What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?” 

The Awards & Appreciation Dinner is open to all community members who share a passion for supporting youth development and empowerment. Tickets are available for purchase at  https://bit.ly/BBBSAwards25.

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Avian Influenza suspected in some Ohio waterfowl

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 3, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has collected and submitted samples from multiple dead wild birds to test for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Ohio. While awaiting test results from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory, the Division of Wildlife is considering reports of dead birds in Auglaize, Erie, Huron, Lucas, Mercer, Montgomery, Richland, Sandusky, and Warren counties as presumed positive for HPAI.
 
Over the last few weeks, Canada geese, trumpeter swans, and one mallard have been reported dead and are being tested.
 

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Governor DeWine designates seven Ohio counties as a new planning organization 

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 3, 2025

Provided by the Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission

In late December the office of Governor Mike DeWine announced that a proposed planning committee—the West Central Ohio Rural Planning  Organization (WORPO)—will be officially designated as its own rural planning entity under the  leadership of Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC). 

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