WVU renames ag college for sisters
Two Morgantown sisters have gifted $18.4 million to the university, the largest private donation from individuals in WVU history. Most of the donation, $16.2 million, is earmarked for the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences.
Farm family diversifies to stay afloat
When Paul and Lois Saums' two sons, David and Doug, decided to come back to the farm in 1984, diversification became a necessity. The operation now farms hogs, grain, Christmas trees, pumpkins, broilers, etc.
“Ponds with a Purpose”: Review hosts daily farm pond clinic
The one-hour clinic will show how ponds work and the best ways to manage them. The goal: To help pond owners head off problems and, in the end, save money.
Korean War vets eligible for medals
There are more than 1.7 million veterans still eligible for the Korean War Service Medal, including the next of kin of deceased veterans.
Museum celebrates Sept. 14 anniversary of McKinley’s death
A temporary exhibit to honor the fallen president, "A Man's Best Gift to His Country is His Life Blood: Public Servant William McKinley," will be on view in the Keller Gallery through Jan. 31.
National measures in place to strengthen crop insurance program
The USDA's Risk Management Agency, Farm Service Agency and private reinsured crop insurance companies that sell and service crop insurance policies have joined forces in a nationwide effort to improve the integrity of the program.
Ohio wines recognized for excellence
Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Fred L. Dailey presented awards to area wineries at the 2001 Vintage Affair at the Ohio State Fair in August.
Old and new murals, mosaics portray local history in unlikely public places
Floodwalls have joined the walls of post offices and libraries and the sides of buildings as the canvas for community art.
On target! : Ohio teens finish third in air rifle championship
A team of young Ohio athletes finished third at the National Rifle Association's three-position air rifle junior national championships in Atlanta Aug. 18.
Pesed, a 2,300-year-old Pennsylvania mummy, to vacation in Harrisburg
The Westminster College Cultural Artifacts Collection, will be part of the "Egypt: Untold Journeys" exhibit starting Oct. 20 at the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg.
