SNAP recipients will receive 50% of their March benefits this month, and the other half on the assigned issuance date in March. The U.S. Department of Agriculture instructed states to make the full February benefits available in January due to the partial government shutdown. Ohio expects to return to the standard cycle of issuing benefits in April.
On Saturday, nearly 670,000 FFA members across the country will begin to share the story of agriculture as part of National FFA Week. Whether it is through service projects or community gatherings, National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the role the National FFA Organization plays in the development of agriculture's future leaders and the importance of agricultural education. National FFA Week always runs Saturday to Saturday and encompasses February 22, which […]
The Hardin County Historical Museums is taking the winter off to add new exhibits and refresh others. Director Sheena Striker said January and February are slower months for the museum, which makes it a perfect time for the closure. She said they will be back in March with a new scouting exhibit among other changes. To hear more about the museums, tune in Public Eye Saturday morning at 7:30 and Sunday at noon on WKTN.
A planned power outage will affect some residents in Marion County Saturday. The outage is planned starting at noon Saturday for residents in the Martel area, which is in Tully Township. American Electric Power will be performing scheduled maintenance, and they hope to have service restored by 5 Saturday evening.
The Bellefontaine Police Department Youth Academy will be holding two separate classes on March 2 and March 9. Each class is a day long learning opportunity, and these classes are open to High School, Juniors or Seniors who are interested in learning more about a law enforcement career. You can pick up an application at the Bellefontaine Police Department to enroll in one of the classes.
The following is an editorial written and submitted by State Representative Jon Cross, from Ohio's 83rd District. It does not necessarily reflect the views of WKTN and Hometown Media. Click below to read editorial: Cross Editorial
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