Whole Life Fitness offers health study Whole Life Fitness in Upper Sandusky is offering a special program in February. “It’s called the Daniel Plan,” co-owner Stephanie Jacob said. Read More
ODOT holds meeting to discuss U.S. 23 corridor study Wyandot County township trustees met with county leaders and ODOT representatives Tuesday at the new EMS building to go over a planning study for the U.S. 23 corridor and other areas of interest in the county. Read More
Library board cancels meeting The Board of Trustees for the Upper Sandusky Community Library has cancelled its monthly meeting scheduled for Feb. 8. There were no action items to be discussed. Read More
Mandel announces launch of Eden Twp. checkbook COLUMBUS — Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel announced Tuesday the launch of Eden Township’s online checkbook on OhioCheckbook.com. Mandel launched OhioCheckbook.com in December 2014, which sets a new national standard for government transparency and for the first time in Ohio history puts all state spending information on the internet. Read More
Crawford SWCD selling trees, plants BUCYRUS — The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District has evergreens, hardwoods and shrubs available through its annual tree and plant sale. The district is taking orders until March 16. Read More
Livestock Indemnity Program may be of assistance to farmers The Livestock Indemnity Program provides assistance to eligible producers for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather, including losses due to hurricanes, floods, blizzards, wildfires, extreme heat or extreme cold, and attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law. Read More
Hemlock-killing pest discovered in 2 different counties in the state COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced the discovery of a hemlock-killing pest in Lake, Geauga and Athens counties. The hemlock woolly adelgid is a small, aphid-like insect native to Asia that threatens the health and sustainability of two hemlock tree species native to the eastern United States. Read More
USDA NRCS offering assistance for conservation in 3 watersheds COLUMBUS — For the seventh consecutive year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will offer an opportunity for agricultural producers in three Ohio watersheds to apply for assistance to install conservation practices that protect water quality through the National Water Quality Initiative. Read More
Informative workshop on gypsy moths set for Feb. 13 in Upper REYNOLDSBURG — Areas across Ohio are slated to receive gypsy moth aerial treatments by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in early spring to slow the spread of the destructive insect. Department staff members will host several open houses in treatment areas that will offer attendees the opportunity to speak directly with those who work with the program, learn about the pest and view maps of treatment areas. Read More
Carey chamber celebrates its 25th anniversary during annual dinner CAREY — The Carey Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated 25 years of existence with its 24th annual dinner meeting Monday evening at Moreno’s in downtown Carey. Chamber Executive Director Cassie Carlson organized the festivities, which included a meal catered by Moreno’s, award presentations and the State of the Village address by Carey Mayor Jennifer Rathburn. Read More