Groups to launch demo farms in Blanchard Watershed COLUMBUS — Representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will launch the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network at an event from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the Findlay Inn and Conference Center, 200 E. Main Cross St. The event will announce the three farms in the Blanchard River Watershed that have … Read More
Gypsy moth treatments to begin in mid-May in Wyandot County area COLUMBUS — Aerial gypsy moth larvae treatments will begin in mid-May in several areas of Ohio, including Wyandot County. Treatment will take place between 6 and 11 a.m., and signs will be posted around the treatment areas by 5 p.m. the day prior to treatment, according to a letter sent to local public officials and provided to The Daily Chief-Union. Read More
ODA accepting specialty crop grant proposals to promote veggies, flowers, nut crops REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for the 2016 specialty crop block grant program, which will provide funding for projects to enhance the competitiveness of crops such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and nursery crops. Read More
Paramedic to chase runs in county in effort to improve ambulance care A shortage of paramedics and emergency medical technicians is an issue Wyandot County Emergency Medical Services has battled for a long time. EMS Director Dale Risley hopes he has found an answer to help solve the problem. Read More
Public hearing set for yard maintenance draft ordiance A public hearing has been set for 7:45 p.m. May 9 after a special session of Upper Sandusky City Council for residents and businesses to ask questions about a new property maintenance ordinance. Read More
USEVSD considers drug testing for athletes Upper Sandusky Exempted Village Schools is considering drug testing for athletes, board member Mark McQuown said at Monday evening’s meeting at Union Elementary School. McQuown said the newly formed athletic committee has talked about its options, which vary in terms of what the tests include. Read More
Carey Council, BOE to look into long-term lease from baseball field CAREY — Carey Council and the Carey Exempted Village Schools Board may consider a long-term lease for the baseball field at Memorial Park. Council president Armand Getz introduced the matter at a regular council meeting Monday. Read More
Westbrook gives to Alzheimer’s Association Westbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care recently donated $3,207.11 to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio from funds raised during a variety of events over the past year. Read More
Efforts begin to restore Harding’s home MARION (AP) — Fundraising efforts have begun to restore President Warren G. Harding’s Ohio home and build a 15,000-square-foot presidential center at the property by 2020. Plans for the $7.3 million Harding 2020 project include restoring the Press House and grounds and building a new parking lot on the property, located about 45 miles north of Columbus in Marion. The … Read More
Students give back at Nevada Park, Wynford School on Day of Service NEVADA — Pioneer Career and Technology Center students teamed up to tackle community service projects in six counties throughout northwest Ohio on Friday, with Wynford students who also attend Pioneer taking on maintenance and cleanup at the Nevada Park and at the school. Read More