During the week starting June 15, State Route 81 between the village of Ada and the village of Dunkirk will be restricted through the work zone for the removal of reflective pavement markers in preparation for upcoming chip seal operations. Work will be performed by the ODOT Hardin County maintenance garage.
First United Methodist Church, Ada, will hold a quarantine-friendly Vacation Bible School this month, announced Caitlin Porter and Anna Yoakam, VBS leaders.
Planned Monday, June 22, Wednesday, June 24, and Friday, June 26, the VBS called “BOLT” has minimal preparation, easy-to-follow instructions, and a video that leads parents and children step-by-step through each of the three days. BOLT is designed for your family at home.
Cressleaf Groundsel is in full flower currently in forage and unplanted fields across the state. While this is not a new weed, prevalence has been increasing causing concern for many livestock producers.
Cressleaf Groundsel is toxic to both cattle and horses. Cattle are 30-40 times more susceptible to poisoning than sheep or goats. Calves and younger cattle are more susceptible than older cattle, but it can be fatal at high enough doses to all age groups.
Cressleaf groundsel, also called butterweed, is a yellow flower in bloom this month in rural Ada area and across Ohio. This field is north of Ada. It is an increasing concern for many livestock producers as it is toxic to livestock. Cressleaf reproduces from seeds and emerges as a rosette in the fall, then bolts, flowers, and goes to seed in the spring. Plants eventually produce seeds resembling those of dandelions. Click here for more details from Mark Badertscher, county extension office.
