At the February 6 meeting of the Ada Council, several guests appeared to make public comments, council passed new language in a second reading on a marijuana businesses ordinance, an Ada Passenger Depot capacity of 25 was maintained and a 2% utility rate increase was announced.
HARDIN COUNTY__This winter’s mild weather and lack of snow might have people thinking if it will soon be time to work in the garden. Spring is around the corner and so is the OSU Extension spring garden seminar. “Designing Your Garden”--a March 7 program offered by the Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers--will feature four experts. (Brochure with registration information HERE.)
‘Grow and Use Herbs to Enhance Your Life’ will be presented by Ann E. Boyd. Culinary? Medicinal? Pollinators? Patio containers, raised beds, or full-scale historical gardens, there are many ways to bring herbs into your life. Recipes and reasons, growing tips and tricks, Ann will share useful information to help you fall in love with some of the oldest and most useful plants on the planet. She is the sole proprietor of My Own Backyard Herbs & Flowers - a private garden, studio, and greenhouse in Findlay, Ohio started in 1988. Studying herbs since the age of 19, she welcomes the opportunity to share her experience.
ONU and surrounding communities are invited to the ONU Observatory
this on Friday, February 9 for a stargazing event called "The Winter Milky Way."
Organizers note, "The Milky Way is our home Galaxy. It appears as a swath of light that wraps around the sky. In the summer, the Milky Way runs through constellations like Cygnus (the Swan), while in the winter, it runs through Gemini and Canis Major (the great dog) next to Orion. In February, this "Winter Milky Way" is crossing the meridian around 9:30 pm, making it a good time to explore its treasures with a telescope.
"These include Hubble's Variable Nebula, the Seagull Nebula, and several star clusters.
The Ada Exempted Village Schools have announced that kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year will begin on Monday, March 4, 2024 and continue through Friday, March 15, 2024.
