The Blanchard River Watershed Partnership has received word that the U.S. EPA in Chicago has given their final approval to the nine element non-point source implementation strategy plan (NPS-IS Plan) written for the Tiderishi Creek watershed in Hancock County, according to Phil Martin, watershed coordinator.
The EPA requires that there be an approved NPS-IS Plan written for each 12-digit HUC watershed before that watershed can receive federal funding. There are 30 HUC-12 watersheds in the Blanchard River Watershed.
The Board of Allen County Commissioners is joining with the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties on Tuesday, April 10, at 11 a.m. at the county sanitary engineer's office, to recognize fire, EMS, and law enforcement’s efforts on the front lines fighting the opioid epidemic in Allen County.
Individuals in recovery and family members will share their stories of recovery made possible thanks to the many individuals in their community who made it possible for their recovery to occur.
Imagine an attractive green space where an alley now exists.
Imagine that the alley is between Bluffton Presbyterian Church and the building at 120 N. Main St.
If plans under consideration by Bluffton council's streets, lights and alleys commitee work out that project may turn green quicker than you realize. Here is an overview of the project as its discussion continues.
Two months to go and lots of activities are underway in April and May at the Bluffton Elementary. Here's a summary of events from the April elementary newsletter:
TESTING DAYS: Students in grades 3-5 will take the Ohio English Language Arts tests on April 12 and 13. They will take the Ohio Math tests on April 26 and 27. Fifth grade students will take the Ohio Science tests on May 1 and 2.
