COLUMBUS — Hunters will have their first opportunity to pursue white-tailed deer when archery season opens Sept. 26, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Deer hunters should be aware of certain changes when purchasing permits before heading into the field this year.

TIFFIN — A recent two-day workshop concluded at Heidelberg University’s National Center for Water Quality Research lab in Tiffin. The event included an explanation of recent developments to the Nutrient Tracking Tool that has been used in many watersheds across the country by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini is reminding farmers and ranchers they have until Sept. 30 to enroll in several key Farm Bill safety net programs — Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage and the Margin Protection Program for Dairy.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife is asking trout anglers to take part in a survey to help gather opinions, attitudes and preferences regarding Ohio’s Lake Erie and its tributaries steelhead, small reservoir and lake “catchable” put-take rainbow trout and stream brown trout fisheries.

The Ohio Woodland Stewards Program will host a digital photography workshop Oct. 12. The full-day class, “Capturing Nature’s Wonders,” has a limit of 12 people.

COLUMBUS — Paul Harrison of Fostoria is serving on the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.

WASHINGTON — National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson recently encouraged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prepare for increased economic instability and financial stress for American family farmers and ranchers through the USDA Certified Agricultural Mediation Program.

A resident in the 900 block of Hazel Street reported trespassing Aug. 14. A message was left with the suspect.

NEVADA — Nevada Council approved spending $7,000 to repair a tile and a storm drop on South Main Street during its meeting Monday night. Councilman Harold Lambert said the estimate is for Mikah Ames to repair a badly damaged tile in front of 300 S. Main St. for $6,000, and to repair a storm drop in front of 206 and 208 S. Main St. for $1,000.

BUCYRUS — Wynford Superintendent Steve Mohr announced his retirement Friday after leading the district since 2006. Mohr earned a bachelor’s degree from Heidelberg University in health and physical education and political science in 1978.