Members of Soroptimist International of Kenton/Hardin County traveled to Ann Arbor Michigan to attend the 115th Midwestern Region spring conference. The theme for the weekend was “Mind the Gap.” It relates to this year’s international convention in Dublin, Ireland and reminds attendees the need to bridge the gaps between members—generations, beliefs, backgrounds and more.
By Horacio Lopez-Nicora, OSU Soybean Disease Specialist; edited by Mark Badertscher-OSU Extension, Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY– The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the most economically important pathogen of soybean in North America and continues to spread throughout Ohio. If SCN levels are above damage threshold, significant yield reduction can often take place without visible symptoms. To know if the nematode is present in a field, soil sample for SCN testing must be properly collected. The presence of SCN in a field, but most importantly, the SCN numbers will determine the best management strategy. Therefore, you need to test your fields to know your SCN numbers.
The Ada Police Department has announced that it has approximately 36 unclaimed bicycles that will be auctioned off unless they are claimed by May 16. If you would like to file a claim, please contact the APD office and provide a description of the bicycle. Ada Police Department, 115 W Buckeye Ave, Ada, OH 45810, Phone: (419) 634-0010.
Senior Cole Zaferakis (Liverpool, N.Y.) and junior Grace Honigford (West Chester/Lakota East) have been selected as the Ohio Northern athletic department's Polar Bear of the Month award winners for April.
LOCAL BLOOD DRIVE: Monday, May 8, 2023 - Visiting Nurses and Hospice, 1200 S Main St., Ada, 11:30 a.m. - 05:30 p.m.
When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give blood or platelets during Trauma Awareness Month in May to keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies. Type O negative blood donors are especially needed right now.
