Traffic advisory

Allen County

U.S. 30 (mile marker 10.72) just east of Ohio 115 restricted today to one lane through the work zone, eastbound first then westbound, for bridge deck patching. The restrictions will be in place from approximately 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Work is being performed by the ODOT District 1 bridge crew.

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The Delphos Community Rural Fire Protection Association held its 59th annual meeting on April 15 at the Marion Township House.

The association was founded in 1955 by residents in Marion and Washington townships served by the Delphos Fire Department. The association assists the fire department with purchases of equipment used in service to the townships as well as training and maintenance costs.

Eric Wallace, the first $50 winner, pulls the second name out of the hopper during the cash prize drawing at the Wildcat Special Saturday at the Delphos Eagles. The event was sold out. Dave Blockberger won the grand prize of $1,000. The evening also included comedians, a live auction and silent auctions. (Delphos Herald/Nancy Spencer)

Members of Ottoville High School’s Environmental Science class measure plot areas and spray paint lines on the sod prior to its removal and cultivation of the soil beneath. The eight 9-by-9-foot plots will be transformed into naturalized prairie gardens where students and the general public can enjoy massive splashes of color, the evolution of performing plants and the abundance of wildlife attracted to and living in the ecosystem. Students pictured, from the left, are Ali Eickholt, Kendra Eickholt, Marissa Pohlabel and Tim Feasel. (Delphos Herald/Nancy Spencer)

BY STEPHANIE GROVES

sgroves@delphosherald.com

OTTOVILLE — High school students in Susan Jones’ Environmental Science class are moving forward with Land Lab plans working diligently on establishing naturalized prairie plots—an ongoing conservation effort—to attract Monarch butterflies.

Sixth-grader Connor Hoersten, left, and Junior Craig Stewart help get the blades of a wind turbine ready for installation at Fort Jennings’ land lab as Chad Recker and Brian Hoersten work on the pole that will support the blades. (Delphos Herald/Stacy Taff)

BY STACY TAFF

staff@delphosherald.com

FORT JENNINGS — Almost two years ago, Fort Jennings broke ground on its outdoor science lab and classroom which has since become an integral part of learning for its students.

On a regular basis, an average of six science classes use the lab for practical lessons. Science teacher Jeff Jostpille says other classes find uses for it as well.