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National Weather Service: Hazardous Weather Outlook

Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect from May 16, 08:38 PM EDT until May 16, 09:45 PM EDT

Blowing Dust Advisory in effect from May 16, 07:23 PM EDT until May 16, 11:00 PM EDT

MAY 5 MEDIA RELEASE (LIMA)__Crime Victim Services is seeking volunteer facilitators to mediate conversations between crime victims and those who harmed them. 

WWW.ADAICON.COM__The State of Ohio Official Travel Guide for 2025 makes this recommendation: "1) Tour the newly expanded Wilson Football Factory in Ada." Are you ready for some football fans, Ada? Check out the whole guide HERE.

MAY 2 MEDIA RELEASE__Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio, in partnership with CASA, Crime Victim Services, Perry Local Schools and the Ohio Department of Youth Services, is  proud to announce a Mental Health Awareness Symposium on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Perry  Local Schools, 2770 E Breese Rd, Lima, Ohio. 

This free and powerful event will feature keynote speaker Seth Gehle, a Lima native whose story of trauma, resiliency and healing has inspired audiences nationwide. 

MAY 1 MEDIA RELEASE__The West Central Ohio Land Conservancy (WCOLC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Kathryn Ware as its first Executive Director. This milestone is made possible through the award of a three year grant of $56,600 from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation.  

Ware brings a strong background in nonprofit leadership, conservation, and community engagement. A longtime resident of Hancock County, Ware is dedicated to working with local agricultural communities in preserving the rich farmland in West Central Ohio.

April 29 Media Release from Ohio Division of Wildlife Offices

State Wildlife Officer Payton Phenicie, assigned to Wyandot County, received information regarding potential wildlife violations committed by a group of hunters. During the 2024 white-tailed deer gun hunting season, Officer Phenicie contacted the group and discovered multiple violations.

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