How to grow melons in the Midwest
Melons depend on sunlight, warm temperatures and the right amount of water to grow well. Learn how to improve melon growing conditions in the Midwest.
Wooly Pig Farm Brewery brings Bavaria to Coshocton County
A craft brewery in rural Coschocton County focuses on maintaining a historic farm's integrity while bringing traditional German beers to the area.
Favorable weather aids Ohio youth turkey hunting season
Ohio's youth wild turkey hunting season ended April 18 with 1,473 birds harvested by young hunters. Find the full county-by-county results here.
Region’s 2020 Census results not sad omen for all rural areas, experts say
Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are losing some influence in Congress, thanks to initial results from the 2020 Census, released April 26. But based on what policy experts are seeing, the shift isn’t rooted in changes to rural areas of those states.
Pa. bill seeks to stop municipalities from restricting certain utilities
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent local governments from restricting the type of energy its residents use. Senate Bill 275 is being called an “energy choice” bill by its supporters. Opponents say it’s unnecessary and problematic.
Legislators, officials make their cases on H2Ohio funding
The Ohio House significantly cut back the funding Gov. Mike DeWine proposed for H2Ohio in its version of the next budget. Now, as the Senate considers the bill, legislators will have to consider whether to go with the funding the House recommends, or make further adjustments.
How to make homemade fire starters
Learn how to make simple homemade fire starters with materials from around your house.
Hunters can help manage chronic wasting disease
Hunters are the key to combatting chronic wasting disease in Pennsylvania deer, wildlife experts say. The disease can have negative impacts on deer populations and hunting, since people are discouraged from eating deer that could be infected.
Finding the right jobs for livestock guardian dogs
Despite Tarma Shena's preference for sheep, sometimes, her livestock guardian dogs like goats instead.
Maintaining Ohio’s muskellunge population
Learn more about Ohio's muskellunge population, why it has to be maintained, which bodies of water are stocked annually and how to catch the trophy fish.
