Emerald ash borer found in Huntington County

The emerald ash borer, an exotic species of beetle that destroys ash trees, has been confirmed at a location in Huntington Co. The DNR today issued an emergency order that officially restricts the movement of ash products in Huntington Co., especially in Huntington and Union townships, the specific location of the infestations. Open houses about the emerald ash borer are scheduled for Feb. 23 at 2 and 6 p.m. in Heritage Hall at Hier's Park in Huntington. Representatives from the Department of Natural Resources, Purdue University and will answer questions at the open house.