Hearing set in Harrison Co. for solar farm
The Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a hearing for Nottingham Solar LLC's proposal to construct a 100-megawatt solar-powered electric generation facility.
OPSB approves two solar farms
The Ohio Power Siting Board approved applications Oct. 21 to construct two solar farms in Champaign and Ross counties.
Not many takers at county fair COVID vaccine clinics
County fairs and ag events had few takers for COVID vaccine clinics. But organizers say one more shot is better than none in the fight against COVID.
Extension educators bring better mental health care to rural communities
Central State and Ohio State University Extension educators are offering training sessions to help people recognize and respond to mental health concerns.
Are renewables making the US less energy independent?
Now that the U.S. has weaned itself off of its reliance on liquid fuel from across the ocean, it’s battling a dependency of another kind as the transition from fossil fuels to renewables continues.
The crossroads of the energy transition and rural communities
It’s not easy for rural residents who already buy into all the benefits renewables, electric vehicles and energy efficiency have to offer. For those who are less willing, or less able, it could be impossible, at least without help.
Roundup of FFA news for Oct. 21, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
OSU professor receives Research and Development Award
Ohio State professor V.M. "Bala" Balasubramaniam is the 2021 recipient of the Research and Development Award from the Institute of Food Technologists.
USDA announces new FSA and Rural Development directors
The USDA announced the appointments of five Farm Service Agency state executive directors and seven Rural Development state directors.
Roundup of gardening news for Oct. 21, 2021
Learn how to purchase a clay-colored, 50-gallon rain barrel from Geauga SWCD.
