Stark Parks levy passes despite farm bureau concerns
The Stark Parks renewal levy passed with 61% of the vote, giving funding to the park district, despite a campaign by farmers to have the issue voted down.
Fair leaders ‘terribly disappointed’ in DeWine’s no-call on 2020 season
Ohio fair leaders are one of the latest groups to criticize how Gov. Mike DeWine is handling the state’s reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ohio’s wild turkey hunting season continues statewide
Ohio's wild turkey hunters have harvested 13,564 birds through three weeks of the 2020 spring season.
2020 Ohio State Fair cancels
The 2020 Ohio State Fair has been canceled, due to public health and financial concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agritourism adjusts to new guidelines as state opens up
After two months of curbside, carry-out and deliveries, restaurants, wineries, breweries and others in agritourism were able to reopen outdoor dining space to customers May 15.
2020 Fair cancellations
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, some fair boards have canceled all or part of their fair for the 2020 season.
Roundup of FFA news for May 21, 2020
Several members of the Zane Trace FFA were honored for their accomplishments during the 92nd Ohio FFA Convention May 4-8.
Study confirms cats can have COVID-19
Scientists recently reported cats can become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and may be able to pass the virus to other cats.
Roundup of gardening news for May 21, 2020
Learn more about Mahinging County master gardeners' virtual plant and pest clinics and the Richland SWCD native plant sale.
Roundup of 4-H news for May 21, 2020
Catch up on local 4-H news from the Western Reserve Rangers and Four Leaf Clovers 4-H club.























