The Environmental Citizens Advisory Committee (ECAC), appointed by the Board of Health, currently has two vacancies: one for an Allen County resident and one for a Medical Doctor.ECAC meets quarterly with Ohio EPA, local chemical industries and other Allen County representatives to discuss issues such as safety, air quality and environmental issues.
Applicants for these volunteer positions should forward a cover letter/resume to: Allen County Health Commissioner, 219 E Market Street, PO Box 1503, Lima, Ohio 45802. Applications must be received no later than August 31, 2023.
An Ohio Northern poll of likely Ohio voters examines Issue 1 on the August 8 Ohio special election, a proposed statewide constitutional amendment relating to abortion and contraception and current voter preferences for the 2024 Ohio Senate race.
Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two
During the spring walleye run, anglers travel from all over the country to catch their limit of fish. While working sportfishing enforcement along the Maumee River, State Wildlife Officer Nathan Robinson, assigned to Van Wert County, and State Wildlife Officer Ethan Bingham, assigned to Williams County, observed a group of anglers snag several walleye. The fish were placed on stringers and the anglers continued to fish. The officers contacted the anglers, confiscated the snagged fish, and issued multiple summonses for the violations.
The Motter Metro Park in Bluffton, one of 15 Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District locations with pathways to explore, has a deceptively modest entrance and description. With 1.5 miles of trail, you might expect a hike with naturalist Dan Hodges to be a brief jaunt. And perhaps you've never pulled off at the entrance at 10740 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road.
But for those who visited the park on a summer evening in July–in the company of a naturalist and other park enthusiasts–it proved to be a leisurely, flower-filled treat.
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hancock County during the week of July 24. All outlined work is weather permitting.
Interstate 75 southbound between the village of Bluffton and the U.S. 68/SR 15 interchange in the city of Findlay will be restricted to the left (passing) lane on Wednesday, July 26, for pavement repairs.
U.S. 30 between State Route 235 and U.S. 68 will be restricted to the right (driving) lane for resurfacing. Work zone speed limits are in effect.
State Route 103 just east of State Route 698 may have temporary lane restrictions for culvert work.
COLUMBUS, OH (July 18, 2023) - Due to improved air quality conditions throughout the state, Ohio EPA has cancelled the statewide Air Quality Advisory. Smoke from Canadian wildfires is now having less of an impact throughout the state. The most recent statewide advisory expired at end of day, Monday, July 17, 2023.
