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U of F Offering Hazardous Waste Refresher Course

To celebrate its 30th anniversary of operation, University of Findlay’s All Hazards Training Center will offer a free refresher course during Homecoming and Family Weekend for emergence response and hazardous site workers. The eight-hour HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard) refresher course will be held Sept. 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the All Hazards Training Center, 5000 Fostoria Ave. in Findlay. The course, developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is designed to be […]

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Tree Town Festival Starts Friday in Forest

The 2019 Tree Town Festival in Forest is to get started Friday night in Forest.   The event starts with a parade Friday evening. Parade judging is at 6 Friday evening at the soccer field on West Zimmerman Street.   The parade moved out starting at 6:30.   The Festival Opening Ceremonies will be held after the parade at Gormley Park Center Entrance on Mary Street.   Numerous activities are planned including the Columbus Blue Jackets Mobile Tour Friday evening […]

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Severe Weather Rolls Through Lima; Power Outage Continues

Storms with gusty winds, hail and very heavy rains rolled through Lima Wednesday evening.   As a result, buildings were damaged, trees and power lines were brought down and flooding occurred throughout the city.   This morning, there are approximately 3,000 customers within the city of Lima and 4,300 in surrounding areas without power this morning.    AEP is continually assessing the situation & working to restore power.   There is no definite timeline when power will be restored.    […]

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Hardin County Extension Releases June Rainfall Report

Hardin County –Extension rainfall reporters recorded an average of 7.08 inches of rain in Hardin County during June. Last year, the average rainfall for June was 6.09 inches. Rainfall for June 2019 was 1.46 inches more than the ten-year average rainfall in the month of June. Dudley Township received 10.24 inches, the most of the township sites. The least rain in June, 4.51 inches was collected in Liberty Township. For the growing season since April 15, the average precipitation in […]

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Back to School Shoe Voucher Program Starting Soon

KENTON, OHIO - The Hardin County Department of Job and Family Services announced today they will be launching a countywide back to school shoe program for eligible Hardin County families begin Monday, July 29. “To be eligible families must reside in Hardin County, have children enrolled in grades K-12 and at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, that’s right around $51,000 a year,” stated John Folk, Hardin County JFS Director. Families or […]

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USDA Extends Deadline to Report Spring-Seeded Crops in Ohio

COLUMBUS, OHIO – July 11, 2019 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline to file crop acreage reports for agricultural producers in Ohio impacted by flooding and heavy moisture. The new July 22 deadline applies to reporting spring-seeded crops to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices and federal crop insurance agents. “Agriculture operations throughout the state have been hit hard by heavy rains and flooding that have affected their operations,” said Leonard Hubert, FSA State […]

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Wharton Church Holding Back 2 School Blitz August 11

The Back 2 School Blitz is coming up on August 11, 2019 4-6:30.    The Wharton First Church of God is looking for sponsors for the event.    All monies donated will strictly be used for the purchase of school supplies.    All other things happening at the Blitz will be paid for by the church.    If you would like to donate to this event it is tax deductible. You can write a check to Wharton First Church of […]

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Charity Softball Game Set for August 24 in Upper Sandusky

Tickets are still on sale for the Battle of the Badges Charity Softball Game scheduled for August 24 in Upper Sandusky.   The City of Upper Sandusky Police and Fire Departments and the Village of Carey Police and Fire Departments are set to square off.   The event will be held at Harrison Smith Park and will start with a home run derby at 12:00P.M.     Members of each team will go head to head at home plate to determine […]

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Hancock County Sheriff Still Asking for Public’s Assistance

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is requesting that any persons that may have picked up a woman who was flagging waving down and requesting assistance from passing vehicles in the area of Mt. Blanchard on Thursday night July 4, 2019 or early Friday morning July 5 from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. to contact the Hancock County Sheriff's Office at 419-424-7234.    This woman may have been requesting a ride into Findlay or to another location.   Additionally, the Hancock […]

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