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Seneca County proclaims Ohio 4‑H Week; local youth describe projects
Summary
The board proclaimed March 2026 as Ohio 4‑H Week in Seneca County, praised volunteers and advisors, and heard youth members describe projects ranging from gardening and baking to livestock, with staff noting roughly 960 current enrollments and an anticipated surge past 1,000 by the county deadline.
Seneca County commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing Ohio 4‑H Week and invited 4‑H members to speak about club projects and enrollment trends.
Chair (speaker S1) read a proclamation noting that Seneca County consistently ranks among counties with high 4‑H enrollment and that about 1,000 youth and roughly 150 volunteers participate annually. Katie Cole (speaker S5), introduced to the board as the county 4‑H representative, said the county’s enrollment was “around 960” at the time of her remarks and that she expected the number to top 1,000 by the March 20 enrollment deadline: “we're at around 960, total enrollments and I would assume that within the next 3 days ... we'll be over 1000.”
Several youth described their projects. Jim Clonton (speaker S8) said he will undertake a self‑determined project on America’s military heroes and peacekeepers; Bailey Ochre (speaker S2) described taking cattle to the fair and serving as her club’s health officer; Madeline Zeno (speaker S7) outlined work on sewing and food‑and‑fashion projects and said she helps run junior fair events.
Board members praised volunteers and longtime advisors and encouraged youth participation. The proclamation will remain part of the county record; the board did not take any fiscal action related to 4‑H at the meeting.
Next steps: staff and 4‑H leaders said they can provide the full presentation on request.
