Thursday, December 25, 2025
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Lorain County Farm Bureau is offering scholarship opportunities to students pursuing post-secondary education.
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and Fred Hippely

Ohio’s U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and JD Vance are working together on legislation to improve railway safety following the train derailment in East Palestine.
Ohio Farm Bureau leaders

During their trip to Washington, Ohio Farm Bureau leaders met with U.S. representatives to discuss farm bill priorities and issues affecting Ohio farmers.
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The Grand River Wildlife Area Shooting Range, operated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, will open to the public April 5. 
Robin nest

The ODNR ­Division of Wildlife encourages Ohioans to keep wildlife wild by observing them from a distance and reducing interactions with young animals.
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Catch up on local FFA news from Smithville FFA, Lorain County JVS, Fayetteville FFA and Black River FFA.
flock of black vultures

The Black Vulture Relief Act would allow a cattle producer to take black vultures that pose a risk to livestock.
Graduates of Ohio AgriBusiness Association’s 2023 LAUNCH leadership program

Nine Ohio agribusiness leaders were recognized March 13 as the latest graduates of Ohio AgriBusiness Association’s LAUNCH program.
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Catch up on local 4-H news from the Circle 62 4-H Club and the Geauga beef and swine 4-H club.
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After weeks of pressure from farmers, lawmakers and community leaders, the U.S. EPA expanded its sampling radius for dioxin and other soil contaminants.