Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hardin County will hold its annual Bowl For Kids' Sake event at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22 at Hillcrest Lanes in Kenton.
Participants of all ages are invited to enjoy "a day of bowling, camaraderie, and philanthropy, all in support of local youth mentorship programs."
Participants can register individually or as teams. Registration is open at at https://bit.ly/HardinBFKS until February 10. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot and begin fundraising efforts.
Lima, OH -– Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio, Inc. has issued an open invitation to its Awards & Appreciation Dinner on February 14 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The "Igniting the Path: Illuminating Futures Together" event will be held at Old Barn Restaurant & Grill.
“This Valentine’s Day, we invite everyone to join us in celebrating the love, commitment, and partnership that shape the lives of young people and help them reach their full potential,” said Dr. Portia Smith, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio. “It’s an evening to reflect on the incredible power of mentorship and the community that makes it possible. What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?”
The Awards & Appreciation Dinner is open to all community members who share a passion for supporting youth development and empowerment. Tickets are available for purchase at https://bit.ly/BBBSAwards25.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has collected and submitted samples from multiple dead wild birds to test for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Ohio. While awaiting test results from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory, the Division of Wildlife is considering reports of dead birds in Auglaize, Erie, Huron, Lucas, Mercer, Montgomery, Richland, Sandusky, and Warren counties as presumed positive for HPAI.
Over the last few weeks, Canada geese, trumpeter swans, and one mallard have been reported dead and are being tested.
Provided by the Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission
In late December the office of Governor Mike DeWine announced that a proposed planning committee—the West Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization (WORPO)—will be officially designated as its own rural planning entity under the leadership of Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC).
Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its annual tree sale. Species available are River Birch, Dawn Redwood, Red Oak, Swamp White Oak, Arborvitae, Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce and White Pine.
These trees are offered as a low cost source of plant materials for wildlife, timber plantings, windbreaks, and other conservation uses. They are available to anyone without restriction. Because of their low cost, HSWCD cannot furnish replacements or deliver packets.
