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MIDDLE POINT — Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently donated $1000.00 to the Middle Point Volunteer Fire Department. The department used the monies to purchase a Pi-Lit Rechargeable sequential flare and Med Evan LZ kit. These road flares when deployed on the ground “link up” to each other flashing in pattern to direct traffic around an accident scene. The second part of these flares is the Med Evac LZ. These can be deployed to mark a site for a landing zone for Medical helicopters. These are a green led light that is IR rated. This allows the helicopter pilot to use their on-board night vision to spot the LZ from 5-6 miles out.

We are having some warm days after a week of cool weather. I am hoping this heat will be gone, so we can have cooler weather for son Joseph’s wedding next week.

The OSU Extension office in Putnam County is excited to announce a New Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) training program beginning in March. Classes begin on September 23 and run through November 18, 2024. As a bonus this year, the Putnam County Master Gardeners are providing $25 scholarships for county residents to participate in the program at a reduced cost of $125.

Delphos FFA members’ hard work throughout the past year was rewarded as many of them were successful at the Allen County Fair. The chapter was represented very well as over 70 members exhibited shop, crop and livestock projects.

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OTTOVILLE — During the opening ceremony for this year’s Ottoville Park Carnival, Jeff Averesch, member of the Park Carnival Committee, announced that with the help of a grant the village is adding over $134,000 worth of new playground equipment at the Ottoville Park this coming year.

DELPHOS — Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September! We’re inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at the library by signing up for a library card.

CLEVELAND — The American Red Cross of Northern Ohio is encouraging everyone to take critical actions during National Preparedness Month this September to be ready for worsening disasters. Deadly storms and floods, raging fires and extreme heat are becoming more frequent and intense due to the climate crisis and families are experiencing the effects.