STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The Country Classics 4-H club met July 16 at the Steubenville Saddle Club with 29 members present.
Mara Carducci was in charge of the meeting. Plans for the Jefferson County Fair were discussed. Six members gave demonstrations.
The next meeting is at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds at 7 p.m. Aug. 6.
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WINTERSVILLE, Ohio […]
RIPLEY, Ohio — The Midwestern United States flooding of 1993 returned in 2008 and many agricultural communities are experiencing the challenges of cleaning up after another episode of inclement weather.
Images of homes inundated with flood waters filled local and national television newscasts during June.
Helping each other. In 1997, when southern Ohio experienced flooding problems, the […]
CASTALIA, Ohio — On July 15, members of Margaretta FFA chapter gathered at Kalie Bodey’s house for a summer meeting, swimming and a cookout. Members had a chance to get to know upcoming freshman and learn a little more about the FFA chapter.
At the meeting, members volunteered to help move benches for the upcoming Cold […]
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The Carroll County Beef Club met June 29 at the home of Johnna Mangun. Members discussed barns and mulch for the fair, the booth, and elected committees for barn and booth duty.
Members also put together care packages for overseas troops.
The club will meet again after the fair.
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KILGORE, Ohio — The […]
ALLIANCE, Ohio— On June 28 the Marlington FFA chapter held its benefit square dance for Akron Children’s Hospital.
Many area businesses and individuals donated goods or services, including caller Dave Ball.
The chapter earned $404.60, which will all go to Akron Children’s Hospital.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The National FFA Organization has selected 40 young people to participate […]
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The Ridge Runners 4-H club met July 8 at the home of adviser Annette Clark. Members’ activity records were scored during the meeting.
Members attending 4-H camp were recognized, and members discussed the upcoming fair. Livestock may start arriving the evening of July 26 and animals must be in place by noon July […]
COLLINS, Ohio — During the week of June 23-27, the Western Reserve FFA held its annual Safety Town.
Children were taught about farm safety and farm machinery, gun safety and police awareness, how to behave on the school bus, fire safety, and how to approach a dog safely.
Special thanks to those who assisted the chapter with […]
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The Kangaroo Krew 4-H club met June 27 with 11 members present.
The club discussed project judging, animal sales and the upcoming county fair. Members took a test to prepare for judging and review what has been learned this year.
Members also made decorations for the club’s fair booth.
The next meeting will be at […]
BARNESVILLE, Ohio — The Barnesville Progressive Home Helpers 4-H club held its regular meeting June 14 at the Main Street United Methodist Church in Barnesville.
Kortney Temple gave the Treasurer’s report and Mary Moore gave the News Reporter’s reports.
Belmont County Teen Camp will be Aug. 2-3. The club discussed progress on its project work. Judging will […]
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Seven members of the Zane Trace FFA chapter recently attended the first session of summer FFA camp at Camp Muskingum June 9-13.
During their stay, they had the chance to try new sports such as archery, motor boating, kayaking, rock climbing and water polo.
The members also developed leadership skills by organizing camp chapter […]
