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To the editor: Lake Erie needs solutions, not more finger-pointing
The executive vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau recently wrote an op-ed calling talk from leaders in Lucas County “nothing short of absurd” in connection with a lawsuit filed in federal court on May 1 aimed at cleaning up Lake Erie. There seems to be an inherent misunderstanding on the part of the Ohio Farm Bureau’s leadership. We do not oppose farmers. We oppose those who break the law. Submit a letter to the editor That’s why the Board of Lucas County Commissioners and the city of Toledo are suing the U.S. EPA. We believe the agency is violating the central statutory requirement for remediating waters, such as Lake Erie, that have been declared impaired: establishing a Total Maximum Daily Load, or TMDL, that complies with the Clean Water Act.
$1.1 million awarded to Park District of Ottawa County to extend North Coast Inland Trail
PORT CLINTON ― The Park District of Ottawa County has been selected to receive $1.119 million in federal funding to extend the North Coast Inland Trail from its existing terminus at Washington Street in the Village of Genoa, over Packer Creek, finishing to Ninth Street. “Receiving these funds is...
Lake Erie fishing forecast superb for Memorial Day weekend: NE Ohio fishing report
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The fishing is going to be hopping all along Ohio’s Lake Erie shoreline for the Memorial Day weekend, from Port Clinton and Toledo to the Pennsylvania line. The walleye fishing can be superb, especially for those out early and late in the day, the smallmouth...
OHSAA boys Division I regional track and field recap
CLEVELAND, Ohio — All four OHSAA Division I track and field regionals wrapped up Friday to send 16 individuals to the state tournament in nine races and five field events. Athletes from cleveland.com’s seven-county coverage area in Northeast Ohio participated in both the Austintown and Port Clinton regional meets. More than 30 area athletes from each regional punched their tickets to Dayton.
Communities in Sandusky, Ottawa counties plan Memorial Day observances
Several communities in Sandusky and Ottawa counties have announced special events planned for Memorial Day weekend. Fremont veterans will hold the annual wreath-laying ceremonies Monday at 9 a.m. at the Sandusky County Courthouse. The parade will follow, starting at 10 a.m. at the corner of State and Front streets and...
Ottawa County property transfers recorded May 13-17
The Ottawa County Auditor's Office recorded the following property transfers between May 13 and May 17:. 0 Walbridge Road (3 acres), Jeffrey D. and Andrea S. Sorg to Mark Benadum and Melissa Kelly, $60,000. Rocky Ridge. 977 Julia St., Louise E. Sprenger to Joseph L. Paul, $64,000. Bay Township. 1036...
🍓Strawberry season starts sooner than expected
Good morning, Ottawa County. Expect to have a sunny Friday with a high of 74 degrees and a low of 67 degrees. For the Memorial Day weekend, continue to pay attention to the weather forecasts because there could be thunderstorms, with the chances rising daily to 80% Sunday and 60% Monday.
Lucas County Dogs for Adoption: 5/24
Dogs remain available at the Lucas County Canine Care & Control Office. For information, call 419-213-2800. For a complete list of available dogs, go to lucascountydogs.petfinder.com. A $100 adoption fee includes spay-neuter, a heartworm check, microchip ID, vaccinations, and a behavioral evaluation. Dogs killed Dogs killed May 18 under the direction of Kelly Sears, director of the Lucas County Canine Care & Control: Breed and description; reason; intake type and date with location found if stray. Dogs killed for poor behavior on body-handling and resource-guarding assessments are scored on a scale of 5, with higher scores being more aggressive. Dog-aggression assessments are not scored:
Free admission for military, veterans to African Safari Wildlife Park on Memorial Day
African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton is observing Memorial Day on May 27, with free admission to current members and veterans of the U.S.Armed Forces, according to a news release. A valid military identification card is required to redeem the offer, the release said. The African Safari Wildlife Park...
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