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Crop Update

May has been a cold and wet and many farmers are struggling to get crops planted. Some for the first time. Others are already replanting. Although a week old, May 18th USDA’s crop progress report is probably fairly accurate with the recent rains. Estimates are that only 34% of corn acres are planted in Ohio, with 22% of corn emerged. Emerged acres are probably higher by now. Corn planting progress was behind the 5-year average (48%), but corn emergence was slightly ahead (20%) as of May 18th. For soybeans, 40% of soybean acre were planted and 24% of soybeans emerged.

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Home Free and the Longest Johns set sail to the Niswonger 

VAN WERT – In a landmark moment for vocal music fans across the globe, all-vocal country sensation Home Free and viral sea shanty powerhouse The Longest Johns are joining forces for a once-in-a-lifetime co-headline tour called Into The Deep. Blending heartland harmony with maritime melody, this dynamic collaboration brings together two globally beloved groups who have carved out their own unique spaces in the modern music landscape — and now, they’re ready to take the stage together. This extraordinary performance is made possible by Presenting Sponsor Danfoss and Supporting Sponsor Gary Taylor.

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New slug research

By James J. Hoorman Hoorman Soil Health Services HoormanSoilHealth.com Farmers are again struggling this spring to get crops planted. Depending upon the amount and distribution… Login to continue reading Login…

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Colorful, creative ‘Murals Across Ohio’ Program celebrates Ohio’s connection to public art

COLUMBUS, Ohio - America 250-Ohio, the official state commission responsible for spearheading Ohio's celebrations and commemorations around America’s semiquincentennial in 2026, announced today the Murals Across Ohio program, a program to highlight public murals located throughout Ohio’s 88 counties. Murals Across Ohio is presented in partnership with the Ohio Arts Council. The initial launch reflects 47 murals in the Southwest and Northwest part of the state. Murals from all regions of the state will be added in the coming months.

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Hicksville Police respond to bomb threat

HICKSVILLE - On May 8, 2025 at 3:12 p.m., the Hicksville Police Department received a phone call from Hicksville Exempted Village Schools about a student making a statement about having a bomb. Hicksville Officers responded to the school and found that a student did make the statement. A 16-year-old juvenile was taken into cutody and was taken to Northwest Ohio Juvenile Detention Center. Charges will be filed with the Defiance County Prosecutor’s Office.

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