The Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG) has announced that Cindy Leis is its new President and CEO. This follows Dave Stratton's transition to President and CEO of the Greater Lima Region (GLR). Stratton has been with AEDG since 2015 and led the organization since 2019. Both boards have approved the transitions, which took effect on Monday, July 15.
Sometimes you stop and smell the roses, sometimes you stop and take a picture--if you can find a safe spot to park in. This twilight sky was seen on July 16 near Old Lincoln Highway.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Allen County on the evening of July 19. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.
Taking care of storm drains is not only important to reducing flooding but is also important to the health of the Ottawa River [and in Bluffton to the Maumee River]. The Allen Soil and Water Conservation District is urging you to “adopt” the storm drain in front of your home. Make it part of your weekly lawn maintenance to check your storm drain. By taking care of this drain, you can help reduce the amount of debris entering [these watersheds].
