Friday, January 2, 2026
High Tension Power Lines at Sunset

A public hearing will be held to discuss Prairie Flyer Energy Storage LLC’s proposal to build a battery energy storage system in Vandalia, Ohio.
High Tension Power Lines Over Field

A public hearing will be held to discuss a proposal to build a transmission line to connect a proposed solar project to a substation in Hancock County.
solar panels

A local public hearing will be held to discuss Kensington PV I, LLC’s proposal to build a solar‑powered electric generation facility in Columbiana County.
forest trail

The North Country National Scenic Trail is now an official unit of the National Park Service, giving access to more resources and funding opportunities.
trail

Cuyahoga Valley National Park has closed about 1.5 miles of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail north of Station Road Bridge Trailhead in Brecksville.

Second generation Ohio auctioneer Daniel Mitchell qualifies for the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship after winning first in qualifying rounds.

The U.S. House recently passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which aims to put whole, reduced fat and other milk varieties back into schools again.

Highlights included presentations from the No-Till Council’s award winners in farming, education and industry.
Ashland FFA Middle School Career Exploration CDE teams

Catch up on FFA news from Northridge FFA, Northwestern FFA, West Holmes FFA, Norwayne FFA, Ashland FFA and Black River FFA.
Larry Lokai

Former FFA Advisor Larry Lokai was given the National FFA VIP Citation at the National FFA Convention for his work in agricultural education and FFA.