Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 2, 2023
Catch up on local FFA news from Mt. Vernon FFA, Northwestern FFA, West Holmes FFA, Plymouth FFA, Norwayne FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
New discovery in Ohio waters sheds light on reclusive hellbender
An eastern hellbender raised in captivity was found with eggs in a nest in the wild, marking a huge milestone for conservation efforts in Ohio.
Ohio spring turkey hunting dates approved
The Ohio Wildlife Council approved wild turkey hunting dates for spring 2024 during its regularly scheduled meeting Oct. 4.
Portage Park District hosts sensory friendly trick-or-treat
The Portage Park District partnered with the Autism Society of Greater Akron to host the third annual Halloween in the Park at Trail Lake Park.
National 4-H Hall of Fame inducts former Pa. 4-H leader
Christy Bartley was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame Oct. 9 for her lifetime achievements and contributions to 4-H.
Locals win big at Angus KILE show
Lindsey Grimes Hall, Hillsboro, Ohio, evaluated the entries before naming champions, several of which were from Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
S&S Equipment raffling off limited edition Bush Hog cutter for breast cancer
S&S Equipment owner Bud Smith is raffling off a limited edition pink BH216 cutter by Brush Hog with 100% of proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.
Survey shows good acorn production in 2023
The 2023 survey of acorn abundance on select Ohio wildlife areas shows an average of 40% of white oaks and 54% of red oaks bore fruit.
Wild turkey hatch up for third year in a row
The 2023 Ohio index was 2.8 poults per hen, above the 10-year average of 2.7 poults per hen.
Summit County milkweed pod collection continues until Nov. 11
The Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative will continue gathering milkweed pods through the 2023 Summit County milkweed pod collection until Nov. 11.
