Why you need to check the FCC’s new broadband maps before Jan. 13
These maps will determine where billions in federal funding are sent to help bridge the rural broadband access gap.
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 29, 2022
Catch up on local FFA news from Ohio FFA Foundation, Waterford FFA, Wellington FFA, Loudonville FFA and Celina FFA.
Recycled Christmas trees can enhance fish habitat
Consider repurposing your tree to improve fish habitat. When Christmas trees are sunken into water bodies, they increase the complexity of the habitat.
ODNR grant to aid venison donations
The ODNR Division of Wildlife contributed $25,000 in a grant to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry to support local food banks with donated venison.
Incentives offered to those who join Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
The Ohio Department of Agriculture and Ohio Department of Natural Resources are offering incentives to join the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.
Lake Erie walleye, perch hatches above average
Results from 2022 Lake Erie hatch surveys showed western basin walleye, central basin walleye and western basin yellow perch hatches were above average.
Gallia County man charged for forest fires
James A. Bartels, 50, of Patriot, Ohio, was charged federally with crimes related to at least 24 arson fires since spring 2022 in Wayne National Forest.
Ohio hunters check 15,163 deer during extra gun weekend
Ohio hunters checked 15,163 deer during the extra weekend of deer gun hunting Dec. 17 and Dec. 18.
2023 Ohio Agricultural Fair Schedule
The Ohio Department of Agriculture released the dates for the 2023 fair season, including Ohio's 94 county and independent fairs and the Ohio State Fair.
Roundup of gardening news for Dec. 22, 2022
The Mahoning County Master Gardener Volunteer program training will be offered through Mahoning County OSU Extension starting Feb. 7.
