Friday, December 26, 2025
fly fishing

Individuals interested in learning the art of fly fishing are invited to attend a free, three-part course in October.
FFA logo

Catch up on local FFA news from Utica FFA and West Holmes FFA.
gardening news

Central State University Extension is partnering with the Agriculture Incubator Foundation Farm to teach a free workshop in blackberry cane pruning.
deer

The 2021 Quail Hollow Park Controlled Bow Hunting Program will take place from Oct. 2 through Feb. 6, 2022. The lottery will run until Sept. 19.
solar panels mounted on the roof of a barn

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $464 million investment in renewable energy infrastructure last week. Projects like on-farm solar arrays and other energy efficiency upgrades were funded in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
road

Ohio Senate Bill 171 and House Bill 282 would do away with regulations around selling oil and gas wastewater to be used as deicer or to control dust on roads.
Lake Erie water

Researchers and leaders in both the Ohio Department of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Agency discussed updates on harmful algal bloom research, and water quality programs in the state at the Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science virtual conference Sept. 8.
Fall armyworms

A severe fall armyworm outbreak developed across Ohio and neighboring states. FInd out what to do if your hayfields have been affected.
Grand Champion Steer

Find all the results for the 2021 Medina County Fair junior livestock sale here.
Grand Champion Lamb

Find all the results for the 2021 Portage County Fair junior livestock sale here.