"At present the Pantry is particularly low on rice products and dish soap.
"However, Pantry use in 2023 has been much higher (comparison HERE) than in the past few years, so we greatly appreciate all donations from the community!"
Prom is an exciting time for high school students and it should be a night to remember. Make it memorable for all the right reasons–keep the celebrations free of alcohol and drive safe. Area law enforcement will have extra enforcement scheduled for prom weekends.
The Lima/Allen County Safe Community Coalition wants to remind young drivers to be especially cautious during these special celebrations.
With all the excitement that comes with Prom, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment. Just remember, it only takes a moment for your life to change forever.
Remember to:
Drive responsibly – prom nights are among the most lethal for young people. About 5,000 are injured or killed nationwide in traffic crashes in a typical prom weekend.
Don’t Text – in accordance with new state laws, put the phone down. No text, call, song change, time crunch, or conversation is worth risking your life- #ArriveAlive.
Drink non-alcoholic beverages – many prom night crashes are alcohol-related; alcohol will impair judgment and reflexes.
Be a good friend – if a friend has been drinking, convince them to stay put or call for a ride.
Be smart – don’t ride with someone who has been drinking.
Buckle-up – 70% of teens killed on prom weekends were not wearing seatbelts.
Be alert – Sleepy drivers are a big danger on the road- Stay Awake and Stay Alive!
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.
