By Casey Heilman
Allen Soil and Water Conservation District
The cooler weather has arrived and many homeowners around the county are raking up leaves, cutting back perennials, and just generally prepping yards, and gardens for the long winter ahead. But what few people realize is that caring for the soil should be a part of the autumn yard routine.
The Hardin County Community Foundation received a strong financial report at its quarterly meeting Tuesday in Kenton.
Trustees learned that the total portfolio has climbed to $13,238,180, which is up 16.72% year to date.
Also at the meeting, the board approved a series of policies. Those include records retention, whistleblower, conflict of interest and computer, device and internet usage policy.
PHOTO) Blanding’s turtles are found in Ohio’s northern counties along Lake Erie, where they inhabit marshy shorelines, inland streams, and wet meadows.
The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District is holding it’s 47th annual Nature Photography Contest. Winners will be displayed at ArtSpace Lima and then at the McElroy Environmental Education Center.
Photographs will be submitted online. Deadline for submitted photos is no later than 11:59 p.m., Sunday Oct. 27, 2024. For official rules and details, click HERE.
For any additional questions, call 419-221-1232.
You can follow JAMPD on Facebook and Flickr to view the results.
As Ohioans step up to support storm relief efforts in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene throughout much of the southeastern United States, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions urge those who want to donate to be careful and make sure that the organizations they support with financial donations are legitimately helping victims of the storm.
“Our fellow Americans need our help in the aftermath of this terrible storm,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “Ohioans have always stepped up to the plate when disaster strikes, whether at home or across the nation.”
