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Lima, OH--Lima Allen County Regional Planning (LACRPC) is a US EPA 1997 Ozone Standard “Orphan” Area. Therefore, LACRPC’s current 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan must have a new conformity determination.

Even though LACRPC’s current 2040 Plan is a conforming plan, with an update cycle every five years, a new conformity determination must occur every four years.

The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties has resources for the LGBTQ+ community and information for those who would like to better understand and use the correct terms to support LBGTQ+ mental health.

In a recent email newsletter

https://mailchi.mp/eff7efa15cdf/lgbtqmentalhealth2022?e=a23966d2e4

ODOT District 1 announced the following highway construction update for the week of June 27, 2022:

  • Interstate 75 northbound near the Bluelick Road interchange will be restricted to the right/driving lane on Tuesday, June 28, to clean up a diesel spill.
  • U.S. 30 rest areas between Interstate 75 and State Route 65 are expected to close on Monday, June 27, for approximately 10 days for concrete pavement repairs.
  • U.S. 30 between State Route 65 and State Route 696 will close the left/passing lane in both directions for pavement repairs.

On Saturday June 18, the Bluffton Cattle 4-H Club held their monthly meeting at the Mennonite Memorial Home and let the residents pet a variety of animals. 

There were lots of cats, some cattle, goats, a chicken, a goat and a dog. Some of the 4-H members also did their demonstrations as well. There were approximately 10 residents who enjoyed petting and seeing the animals that the 4-H-ers have raised.

There were also samples of chevon (goat meat) and dried fruit for the club.

West Ohio Community Action Partnership (WOCAP) needs feedback from the community of Allen County to ensure the services they provide are aligned with what is needed.

Take the 5-minute survey and send it to your friends. You can also access the survey by following this link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKPWKMX

The agency serves Allen, Auglaize and Mercer Counties in Ohio.

The Lima/Allen County Regional Planning Commision (LACRPC) is still accepting submissions for the 2022 Active Transportation Plan Update Survey.

This is an opportunity to comment on the role walking, biking and even rollerblading in your life and how the region can make those activities easier and safer.

The Icon took the survey for a test drive: it's fast and easy. You do not need to do any homework; it takes just a few minutes.

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