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H2Ohio Initiative sees 32% increase in enrolled acres

Northwest Ohio farmers enroll more than 1.8 Million acres of cropland

COLUMBUS__On March 28, Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) announced more than 1.8 million acres are now enrolled into H2Ohio, a comprehensive water quality plan designed to address complex issues affecting Lake Erie. The results of the most recent signup period show a 32 percent increase in enrolled acres when compared to previous sign ups.

ODA recently completed an open enrollment period for 14 counties in northwest Ohio within the Maumee River Watershed. Farmers in this area were eligible to re-enroll acres into Best Management Practices (BMPs) that were nearing the end of their original contract term, which began in 2020. Additionally, farmers could use this opportunity to enroll new acres. Of the total number of producers currently enrolled, 90 percent of producers who signed up originally decided to re-enroll. Approximately 25 percent of all producers in the new Maumee enrollment are new to H2Ohio.

Kan Du charity pet walk on April 27

Move Your Paws for a Cause

FINDLAY__The Kan Du Group is excited to announce its upcoming charity event, “Move Your Paws for a Cause,” a community pet walk designed to support the Humane Society & SPCA and the programming of the Kan Du Group. This fun-filled event will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Call for art: 2024 ‘Spring Show’ at ArtSpace 

ArtSpace/Lima is announcing a call for submissions to their Annual Juried Spring Show, May 4-June 15. 

March 19 Ada Council overview

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The March 19 meeting of the Village of Ada Council included discussion of how tornado warning sirens are activated. It was also announced that Brightspeed will be building a fiber Internet system in Ada. The 44-page meeting packet is HERE

LEGISLATION

Council unanimously approved the 2024 street paving project (bids notice HERE https://www.adaoh.org/bid/2024-village-ada-street-paving-project ) and the third reading of a Special Purpose Flood Damage Reduction Ordinance.

COMMITTEES

Personnel Committee: Council discussed ongoing activity to apply established point factors for pay ranges. Council approved hiring 24 lifeguards and 24 cashiers for summer staffing of the community pool.

Gene Edward Smith was a WWII veteran

Gene Edward Smith, 99, of Ada Ohio, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 27, 2024.  He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather with a generous spirit who always looked for the best in people.  

April 2024 calendar for Wings Support and Recovery

April  2024 events  have been announced by Wings Support and Recovery center, 111 E. Columbus St., Kenton. See the full calendar HERE.

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