The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is offering training academies across the state for those interested in becoming hunter education instructors. The two-day academies certify instructors to teach Ohio’s Hunter Education Courses, which cover a range of topics from conservation, safety, ethics, and proper handling of hunting equipment.
Northwest Ohio
Saturday, August 9 through Sunday, August 10, 2025
Division of Wildlife District 2 Office, 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840
In addition to the events posted here for March 2025, Wings Support & Recovery in Kenton is also gearing up for the Sober Adult Prom on April 11: "We are very excited to bring this free event to Hardin County! Along with prom we are offering a Free prom shopping day experience. For this even,t the community members will be able to shop for their prom attire with us at Wings."
LIMA — The Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC) has announced that Rebecca Phillips is its new executive director. The vote was made official in a special board meeting with the organization’s executive committee on Feb. 20. Phillips’ new role became effective immediately following the vote.
COLUMBUS, Ohio– The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is urging Ohioans to follow the state’s outdoor burning regulations and to take precautions if they plan to burn debris this spring. Ohio law dictates that most outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated areas from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. March through May.
“Each spring, wildfires ignite in Ohio due to careless trash and debris burning,” said ODNR Division of Forestry Chief Dan Balser. “If Ohioans follow safe burning practices and obey regulations, they can help prevent wildfires.”
Each year money from the event’s gate profits is distributed to area non-profit groups, charities, and organizations, based on the number of volunteer hours each group contributed to the event's set-up, operation, and tear-down. This year, Lake of Lights presented $10,692.00 to 29 different area charities and non-profit organizations that volunteered to help during the event.
Hardin County OSU Master Gardener Volunteers will host the program Down the Rabbit Hole on March 20, 2025.
Cost: $50.00 general public, $40.00 for Master Gardener volunteers and interns. Registration Includes a continental breakfast and taco bar lunch, as well as handouts and door prizes.
Class size is limited. Register by March 13, 2025 using the attached form.
The event will take place at the Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative Community Room, 1210 West Lima Street, Kenton, OH 43326. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Program: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
