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From Hardin County Ohio State University Extension; classes on January 23 and February 17

Producers who spread pesticides and/or fertilizer and have previously had to obtain a license to do so–due to meeting certain definitions that are set by law and enforced by the Ohio Department of Agriculture–will need to renew and recertify their license that expires this year at the end of March 2025. 

Wednesday, December 11, 5-7:00 p.m, Mercy Health in the Physicians Conference Room, Health Cafe

Project | SEARCH is a year-long program offered by Apollo Career Center. This program is tailored for students with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Submitted by Hardin Soil & Water Conservation District

The attached Shallow Run Pilot Project update for Winter 2024– a 4-page newsletter–is being distributed by the Hardin Soil & Water Conservation District.

Submitted by Wolf Creek Art Center

Pictured L-R) Corsie Arn, Ada AVP, Branch Manager; Rebecca Braun, President, Co-treasurer, Art Director for Wolf Creek Art Center; Jade Hale, Kenton Branch Manager.

Middlefield Bank recently donated $1,600 to the Wolf Creek Art Center in Kenton, Ohio. The contribution will help the center repair damage to its West Classroom. 

Wings Support and Recovery of Kenton, 111 E. Columbus St., has issued the December 2024 activity calendar.

Events include a Columbus Blue Jackets Game, as well as going to the Lake of Lights. Other events: making no bake cookies and the annual Holiday Party.

The center will also provide Trauma Informed Criminal Justice training on December 19. 

Wings is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m, and Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Breakfast is served from 8:30-10:00 a.m. and lunch is from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

For more information, call 419-767-2220. 

From Ohio Department of Transportation, District 1

Sam Norris, Pleasant Township trustee in Hardin County, successfully navigated the ODOT process and secured funds through the township safety sign grant program.

Sam Norris was appointed a trustee in Pleasant Township, Hardin County, on Jan. 1, 2024. He logged an early win by securing approximately $1,900 from ODOT's township safety sign grant program.

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