Female veteran’s small business gives boost to other female vets
Rhonda Smith started The Skirted Soldier with a goal of giving back 10% of all sales to other female veterans. So far she's given away more than $3,000.
USDA extends free meals for children waivers
The USDA announced the nationwide extension to allow all children to continue to receive nutritious meals this summer when schools are out of session.
Ohio native spring wildflowers ready to make their arrival soon
Ohioans will soon have their winter patience rewarded with a display of native spring wildflowers.
Roundup of gardening news for March 18, 2021
Learn more about local gardening events in Pike and Stark counties, Ohio.
Chickens, praying mantises could be lanternflies’ enemies
Snapshots are helping researchers at Penn State zoom in on native species that might feed on the destructive spotted lanternfly.
Controlled fishing, hunting available in Ohio this spring
Anglers and hunters are encouraged to apply for controlled access opportunities this spring. The online application period is open until March 31.
Roundup of FFA news for March 18, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from Northwestern FFA, Utica FFA, Black River FFA and Edon FFA.
Get your gear ready for Lake Erie walleye fishing
Thanks to a legendary run of strong walleye hatches dating back to 2015, there are plenty of fish in Lake Erie for anglers to catch this spring.
Roundup of 4-H news for March 18, 2021
Catch up on local 4-H news from Next Generation 4-H Club and Growing Traditions 4-H Club.
OPSB sets public hearing on Champaign County solar project
The Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a public hearing June 8 on Clearview Solar I, LLC’s proposal to construct a 144 megawatt solar farm in Adams Township in Champaign County. The project would cover 1,195 acres of land.
