MEDIA RELEASE__Crossroads Crisis Center is reminding the region that October is nationally recognized as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month” (DVAM).
Crossroads Crisis Center serves as Allen County's only domestic violence agency and will be promoting awareness with several displays and events throughout October. You can pick up October calendars at all of the local libraries in Allen County as well as see DVAM display at the Lima Public Library.
SEPT 22 MEDIA RELEASE__Area Agency on Aging 3 is making changes to the DISH (Dining to Improve Socialization and Health) program due to its popularity. The program provides qualified individuals with nutritious meals in a restaurant environment, beneficial socialization and nutrition information.
All participants, including those currently enrolled, must now apply each year during the enrollment period of October 1–31 to be considered for the following year.
A public meeting has been announced for September 29 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 418 N. Central Ave., Lima, to allow public comment on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) document.
The CEDS is a draft created by economic development leaders from Allen, Putnam, Hardin, Van Wert and Hancock counties to outline a regional economic development strategy to help create growth and foster job creation and investment throughout the region.
To learn more about the CEDS, contact Allen Economic Development Group at 419-222-7706.
On a beautiful Wednesday morning in September, a baseball diamond in Alger, Ohio has a timeless quality. With the sun shining and crickets and birds sounding tranquil notes, you can imagine the generations of ball players who have stirred the dust here.
FROM FACEBOOK__Now's your chance to stock your pond. Allen SWCD’s fall fingerling fish sale is underway. The deadline to order is Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
MEDIA RELEASE__State Wildlife Officer Jason Porinchok, assigned to Putnam County, received a call about groundhogs that fell into a dry cistern and became trapped. Officer Porinchok advised the caller to place an object in the cistern long enough to reach to the top and leave it overnight. Groundhogs can climb trees and Officer Porinchok expected they could climb out of the cistern on another object. The strategy was successful and the groundhogs escaped unharmed.
