By Ohio Department of Agriculture
Edited by Mark Badertscher-OSU Extension, Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY–It’s time once again to get your hands dirty and start growing! The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and Ohio State University Extension offices are kicking off the fourth year of the Ohio Victory Gardens program. Due to high demand, the program has expanded to include 50, up from 42 counties last year. Thousands of seed sample kits are available for free to the public to get people planting.
Specific days and times for each office are available on the Ohio Victory Gardens website, as well as planting resources and information. Hardin County OSU Extension will make available Ohio Victory Garden seed packets containing a combination of carrots, cucumber, lettuce, and sunflowers. Seeds are currently available at the Hardin County OSU Extension Office, 1021 W Lima Street in Kenton and will also be available at its annual Master Gardener Volunteers Plant Sale being held Saturday, May 20 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960 W Kohler Street in Kenton.
Keep Hardin County Beautiful Commission is sponsoring the Courthouse Beautification project, formerly known as the “Adopt-An-Urn” project. You may make a donation in honor or memory of someone special for a donation of $25 or more.
The money received from this project helps to buy plants, potting soil, etc. for the 22 earth planters around the courthouse, the Liberty garden and Jackson garden.
Keep Hardin County Beautiful also welcomes businesses to participate in the Courthouse Beautification program. Commission members will be planting prior to Memorial Day.
A message from the Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission.
The weather in northwest Ohio has finally warmed and motorcycles are out. It's time for a reminder to share the road and take some extra precautions.
Motorcycle riders are reminded to obey traffic laws, wear DOT-compliant helmets, and other protective gear; also, be visible by wearing bright colors or using reflective tape.
Drivers of cars, trucks, and buses are reminded to look out for and share the road with motorcyclists. Increasing cooperation among all road users will help to reduce crashes.
On Fri., April 14, the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District opened the Ottawa Metro Park Campground for the 2023 season.
The Ottawa Metro Park Campground season will run through October 14, 2023.
Cost per night is $30, Seniors 60+ is $25 per night. Each site has water, electric, picnic table and fire ring. Campsites are available on a first come first serve basis.
Here's a peek at page 1 of the Spring 2023 Crime Victim Services quarterly newsletter. The agency, located at 330 N. Elizabeth St., Lima provides prevention, advocacy, and outreach services to the region.
4,698 VICTIMS SERVED IN 2022
118 STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
50+ COMMUNITY PARTNERS
2,877 PEOPLE REACHED WITH ANTI-VIOLENCE EDUCATION
Subscribe to the quarterly CVS newsletter at crimevictimservices.org/news#subscribe/
The Hardin County Engineer has hired Masterminds, LLC to perform a Roadside Hazard Inventory/Inspection and Compliance Plan for all county roads within Hardin County.
This picture is the next-gen vehicle that will be driving the county roads at approximately 30-35 mph collecting this information.
