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Annual bird count

CHAMPION

Trumbull County’s Christmas Bird Count will be next Sunday. The count area is within a 15-mile diameter circle encompassing Champion, Southington, Bristolville, Greene and the Cortland area west of state Route 11. Feeder watchers are needed. The count is the longest, continuous survey of birds. The first one took place in 1900 along the East Coast. Trumbull County’s count has been conducted since 1976. All the results can be found online at the Audubon website. This is unique because volunteers in the North brave cold temperatures to help count. For information, contact Carole Babyak at 330-856-6160.

Election guide

MERCER, PA.

The Mercer County “Election Survival Guide” and list of important dates for 2017 are available on the county’s website at https://www.mcc.co.mercer.pa.us/election/homepage.htm. Information includes petition, registration and absentee deadlines, as well as a summary of offices on the ballot next year.

HOF nominations

COLUMBUS

The Ohio Department of Aging is seeking nominations from individuals and organizations for the 2017 Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Visit www.aging.ohio.gov/news/halloffame/ for information and to access the nomination form. Past inductees include business and industry leaders, advocates, community planners, educators, scientists, health care professionals, volunteers, artists and athletes. Nominees are evaluated on the scope and impact of their contributions begun or continued after 60. Nominees must be native-born Ohioans or residents of the state for at least 10 years. Posthumous nominations are accepted. Induction takes place each May as the state and nation celebrate Older Americans Month. Nominations are accepted year-round, but must be received by Jan. 31 to be considered for 2017.

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