Wednesday, December 31, 2025
solar

The Ohio Power Siting Board, Feb. 16, approved two solar farms in Hancock County: South Branch Solar and Border Basin Solar.
Two rainbow trout swimming.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife will release 84,000 rainbow trout in 88 lakes and ponds beginning March 16.
fishing license

Hunting and fishing licenses for 2023-24 are on sale now, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. 
Drought-stricken corn

Last year was the third-costliest year for weather disasters in U.S. history, according to a new analysis by the American Farm Bureau Federation. 
The Crawford County Conservation District Outstanding Conservation Farmer of the Year 2022

The Crawford County Conservation District's Outstanding Conservation Farmer of 2022 award went to Apple Shamrock Dairy Farms.
soil and seedling in hand

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District was named District of the Year at the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation District Partner Meeting.
Peter and Sam Hanley

Hanley's Sugar Camp in Geauga County, Ohio opened its doors to visitors last weekend to visitors to share their love of maple syrup production.
Spotted Lanternfly

Butler, Clearfield, Clinton, Fayette, Lawrence and Somerset counties have been added to Pennsylvania's spotted lanternfly quarantine zone. 
Ed Crawford

The Ohio Department of Agriculture honored the Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District, Sunrise Cooperative and Ed Crawford. 
dairy cattle

The Dairy Shrine is again looking for applications for its annual scholarship program. Applications are accepted from March 1 until April 15.