From the Hardin County Extension Office - Because of the continued rains in the area, wheat harvest will likely be late again this year.
Throughout the state, the crop is now ready for harvest in some fields, but will likely not be cut until the first or second week of July or even later, depending on weather and field conditions. A late harvest combined with excessive rainfall will mean more time for late-season mold growth, mycotoxin accumulation, test weight reduction, and sprouting, all of which together could result in poor overall grain quality.
WEATHER PREDICTED TO BE PERFECT
TEMPERATURES IN LOW 70S - NO CHANCE RAIN
WINDS LIGHTS AND VARIABLE
Patriotic classics, American standards, and popular movie and Broadway tunes will highlight the Lima Symphony Orchestra’s Fourth of July “Patriotic Pops” celebration on the campus of Ohio Northern University. The event is free and open to the public.
The concert will take place on the sculpture mall east of McIntosh Center between Presser and Weber halls. This will be a fun-filled family event exploding with patriotic music and a tribute to our armed services. The concert begins at 7 p.m.
There's still time to register for Wednesday's Paint Inn at The Inn at ONU, according to Marilyn Reed, instructor.
The first of the three-part series was June 4. The second class is at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, and the painting project will be bicycle with flower basket.
The final class is at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4, and the painting project will be a sandy beach with a saying written in the sand.
"Classes make you feel like you are an artist. They include easels, canvases and supplies. There is a wonderful buffet are set up with wine and other drinks available," she added.
Blanchard Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Becker's Hospital Review "100 Great Community Hospitals" in the United States for 2015.
This award comes on the heels of BVH being named among the nation's 100 Top Hospitals in March by Truven Health Analytics, a leading provider of data-driven analytics and solutions to improve the cost and quality of health care.
The constant thump, thump of vehicles crossing the railroad track on Main Street will come to an end this week when the crossing repair, which began on Sunday, is completed. Monday's rain delayed the work, which will start again with the rain stops.
The improvement will be better and last longer, perhaps 20 years, since a rubber surface with asphalt will be used.
The crossings at Johnson and Gilbert streets will not be upgraded at this time.
The Chicago, Ft. Wayne, and Eastern Railroad runs through the heart of town.
(Monty Siekerman)
