Sarah Schott from Ohio Division of Wildlife is in to discuss using your Christmas tree as a wildlife habitat!
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Clark Spieles of Blooms at Spieles Nurseries said, “We are observing this year record sales. We've been selling Christmas trees now for 35 years, and this by far exceeds any numbers that we've ever sold.”
The Union Bank location on Bellefontaine Avenue in Lima was awarded the "Traveling Christmas Tree Trophy." The trophy is given to the financial institution that raises the most money with their themed Christmas tree for the United Way of Lima's annual online auction, which is held in November every year.
Press release from the the National Fire Protection Association: January 2, 2025 – More than one-third (36 percent) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With this post-holiday fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) strongly encourages everyone to dispose of Christmas trees promptly after the holiday season.
Rumpke will be picking up cut Christmas trees to be recycled the week of January 13th during the residents normal trash pick up day.
December 6, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Fire Marshal: Columbus, Ohio – As the holiday season gets into full swing with colorful decorations, dazzling lights, and festive gatherings, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) reminds Ohioans that paying careful attention is key to ensuring the season stays merry, bright and safe. We’ve created a set of advice and guidelines for consumers to easily follow as they transform their homes and businesses into winter wonderlands. Decorations increase the risk of a fire, and when improperly used can turn this festive time of year into a tragic one. Last year in Ohio, there were 209 fires reported on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated average of 835 home structure fires per year that begin with decorations, not including Christmas trees. These fires cause an annual average of three fire deaths, 30 fire injuries, and $14 million in property damage. In addition, nearly one out of every five Christmas tree fires are started by lamps or bulbs, and 11% are started by candles.
Everyone was rocking around the Christmas trees today at the Allen County Museum as the 52nd annual Christmas Tree Festival kicked off Wednesday morning. People of all ages gathered to tour all the unique and creative Christmas trees submitted by community groups and organizations. Local school bands also made the trip to the museum to set the mood with popular Christmas tunes and jingles. Attendees could also visit mini gift shops set up by the Allen County Master Gardeners, who volunteered to help sell thrift-store-type gifts and holiday-themed plants and decorations.
The cold weather was very fitting for an annual Christmas tradition in Cridersville Monday night! The Cridersville Historical Society lit up their Christmas tree at the Daniel Bowsher Log Cabin. In addition to the tree lighting, people gathered around the small bonfire to sing Christmas carols while staying warm. There was plenty of hot chocolate and various Christmas cookies to enjoy, and even Father Christmas made an appearance. Through all the festive memories being made, the Cridersville Historical Society, not only celebrates the Christmas season, but also shows people what Christmas may have looked like in the 1830s when the Bowsher Family first lived in Shawnee Township.
We are officially past Thanksgiving, and that means Christmas is just right around the corner! Many people are now picking out that perfect Christmas tree, so we stopped by Blooms on Shawnee Road to see how things are going so far.
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Downtown Lima! On Friday evening, the Christmas tree on Town Square in Downtown Lima was lit up for Mix 103.3's annual "Flip the Switch."