Roundup of 4-H news for Nov. 5, 2020
The Happy Harvesters 4-H Club, of Strasburg, had its sixth online meeting Oct. 18.
Roundup of gardening news for Nov. 5, 2020
Get into the holiday spirit with this free series of holiday programs that will be offered via Zoom. Register at summitmastergardeners.org.
Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 5, 2020
Catch up on local FFA news from West Muskingum FFA, United FFA, Crestview FFA and more.
New state bill lobbies to reopen county fairs
Amid an intense election day and rising COVID-19 cases, two Ohio state senators introduced a bill seeking to overturn a July 30 health director order that limited fairs to junior fairs only.
Ethanol industry still recovering from COVID hit
Ethanol production hit record lows in April when stay-at-home orders were enacted. Learn more about the local impact and where the industry stands today.
Groundwater groups urge EPA to fund better stormwater systems
Small rural towns have less money or expertise to protect their groundwater, says the National Ground Water Association and Groundwater Protection Council.
Lake Erie researchers reflect on pandemic, water quality
COVID-19 certainly hasn’t helped water quality work this year, but it hasn’t stopped it, either. Despite budget cuts and social distancing challenges, researchers have still been collecting and testing water samples in and around the lake. But despite a smaller bloom this year, more work is needed to achieve water quality targets.
Gov. Wolf signs broadband bill
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law a slight rule change that will make it easier for rural communities to expand broadband access.
Still no evidence that COVID-19 spreads from animals, humans
Despite Pennsylvania's first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a cat veterinary experts say residents shouldn't worry about contracting the virus from animals.
Pa. reaches settlements with EQM for pipeline violations
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection finalized the last of three settlements and assessed civil penalties against EQM, totaling $427,650.
