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Wetlands mitigation project underway at Motter Metro Park

Posted by Staff on July 12, 2024 - 6:00am

Nature Conservancy is funding creation of cascading pools

By Paula Pyzik Scott

From the front entrance of Motter Metro Park, a Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District property just outside of the Village of Bluffton, everything looks like business as usual on a sunny July morning. But if you are someone who regularly explores the 105 acres and 1.5 miles of mowed grass trails adjacent to Little Riley Creek, you may have discovered that changes are afoot.

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Sheaffer named President/CEO of Findlay-Hancock County Alliance

Posted by Staff on July 12, 2024 - 6:00am

The Findlay•Hancock County Alliance board of directors have announced that Dan Sheaffer will serve as the organization’s President/CEO effective August 1, 2024. He follows Don Bruce who will be retiring at the end of July.

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Local grant opportunity for community improvements

Posted by Staff on July 12, 2024 - 6:00am

The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is seeking grant proposals for two community improvement opportunities: one for community garthering spaces and one for neighborhood revitalization.

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Child's bicycle contest deadline is July 15

Posted by Staff on July 12, 2024 - 6:00am

Thanks to generous donations in support of the St. John's United Church of Christ Bicycle Ministry, a contest to win a bike shop-quality bicycle and helmet from Bike Crazy LLC has been announced. Application HERE.

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