News Briefs: Wildlife refuge slates prescribed burns
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge plans prescribed burns
OAK HARBOR - The Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge will be conducting prescribed burns on approximately 100 of its 10,500 acres, beginning this week and no later than June 30. Prescribed burns improve grassland habitat by discouraging the growth of shrubs and trees and rejuvenating native grasses and wildflowers. Burning marsh habitat helps restore a balance between open water and wetland plants, creating food and cover for migratory birds and other wildlife. Prescribed burning also lowers the risk of wildfires.
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is more than 10,000 acres and is located in Ottawa and Lucas counties in northwest Ohio. The refuge entrance is on Ohio 2, 15 miles east of Toledo.
Hunting opportunities are available, along with fishing, wildlife observation, photography, and environmental education. For more information, call 419-898-0014 or visit fws.gov/midwest/ottawa.
Fremont Civil Service Commission to meet
FREMONT – A meeting of the Civil Service Commission will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Community Conference Room on the third floor of the Municipal Building at 323 South Front St.
Yellow House Bakery to hold grand opening
PORT CLINTON - The Port Clinton Chamber and Main Street Port Clinton announced the Grand Opening of Yellow House Bakery. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at noon Friday. Yellow House Bakery is at 119 Madison St.
Owner Jennifer Gatliff noted, “Yellow House Bakery is a scratch made confectionary bakery featuring cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, cookies, and cakes. Our baked goods are made with only high-quality, simple ingredients that allow you to taste and feel the difference a true scratch bakery can be.”
TRIPS seeks artists for Fremont shuttle design contest
FREMONT - TRIPS Public Transportation is looking for graphic designers, illustrators, and artists to help redesign a Fremont Shuttle vehicle as part of an Ohio Arts Council Creative Communities grant.
An award of up to $1,800 will be divided among up to three artists who submit successful designs for the project. A committee comprised of Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP)/TRIPS staff and community members will evaluate artist submissions. The winning design (or designs) will be applied to one of TRIPS’ Fremont Shuttle vehicles that travels throughout the city every weekday.
Designs should be submitted to Alex Boroff at ajboroff@glcap.org no later tha, April 28. Applicants should write “TRIPS Fremont Shuttle Contest” in the subject line. Applications and contest details are available at glcap.org/trips, or by contacting Boroff at ajboroff@glcap.org.
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