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Relay For Life of Hardin County Event Set for July 19

Participants unite for the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Hardin County to celebrate people who have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving change. Come join us for Christmas  July 19. The Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest peer-to-peer fundraising event to save lives from cancer. Funds raised help the American Cancer Society attack cancer in dozens of ways, each of them critical to achieving a world without cancer […]

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Latta Visits Ohio Farm to See Impact of Heavy Rains

BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) visited Keith Truckor Farms today in Metamora, OH to see the impact of heavy rains on farms in the region. Truckor showed Latta around his fields and the two discussed the options available to farmers, including crop insurance and late planting. “The impact this rain has had on our district’s farmers is the worst I have ever seen,” said Congressman Latta. “It isn’t only our farmers that are affected – this […]

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Beginning Fly-Fishing Clinics Offered at Castalia Fish Hatchery

FINDLAY, OH - Anglers interested in learning the art of fly fishing and practicing their skills on a half-mile section of Cold Creek at the Castalia State Fish Hatchery in Erie County are encouraged to participate in the beginning fly-fishing clinics, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. There are 80 slots available for the popular program. Sessions will be held on Fridays from August 30 through September 20. The classes will be open for […]

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New Ohio Law Prohibiting Installation Of Unsafe Used Tires Takes Effect July 1

WASHINGTON—A new law aimed at protecting unsuspecting consumers from the installation of unsafe used tires will take effect on July 1, 2019. Ohio law already allows law enforcement to ticket motorists who drive on tires exhibiting specific unsafe conditions. However, the new law, which was endorsed by U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and the Ohio Tire and Automotive Association, adds an additional layer of consumer protections by penalizing retailers that knowingly install unsafe used tires. The enactment of this law […]

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AAA Warns Ohioans About the Top Four Independence Day Insurance Risks

COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 28, 2019) – Fireworks, cook outs, road trips and boating are all common Independence Day activities that carry costly risks. AAA Ohio Auto Club Insurance Agency offers advice to avoid dangerous and expensive mishaps while celebrating this 4th of July. 1. Drunk Driving On average, drunk driving crashes kill one person every 45 minutes in the United States. As part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign, the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s primary […]

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Farmers Given Opportunity to Plant a Cover Crop

COLUMBUS, June 28, 2019 – Extreme weather conditions like the recent excessive rains and tornados have negatively impacted Ohio farmers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will invest $4 million to help Ohio agricultural producers recover. Technical and financial assistance is now available to producers who were unable to plant their crops, or who have experienced crop loss due to flooded or wet fields. This sign-up is an opportunity for farmers to plant a cover crop. “NRCS […]

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Opening New Interactive Exhibit

CLEVELAND, OH (June 27, 2019) – It’s your turn to play! For the first time in the Museum’s twenty-four year history, fans can pick up real instruments, learn to play, jam with friends, make a video of their performance, and brand their band with custom merchandise in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s new interactive exhibit, The Garage, opening July 1. “There’s nothing better than the thrill of cranking up the volume on an electric guitar and visitors can […]

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U of F Partners with Loop Abroad to Offer Global Veterinary Learning Opportunities

University of Findlay has been named the school of record for Loop Abroad, an organization that collaborates with world-renowned conservationists to offer unparalleled study-abroad trips for students pursuing careers working with animals. The partnership now enables UF students studying pre-veterinary medicine, and students from other institutions, to earn college credit through the program while studying exotic species around the world. Participants will have hands-on learning opportunities focused on subjects such as wildlife handling, elephant husbandry, and marine conservation while gaining […]

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BWC Board Approves $1.5 Billion for Ohio Employers

COLUMBUS — The Board of Directors for the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) approved a proposal today from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to send $1.5 billion of the agency’s revenues to Ohio employers covered by the BWC system. BWC, the state’s insurance fund for injured workers, will begin sending checks to approximately 180,000 private and public employers in late September. It marks the fifth time since 2013 the agency has returned at least $1 billion to employers following strong […]

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