Wednesday, January 14, 2026
sheep in field

Rural areas lag behind urban areas in broadband access. Many think public and private work are both essential as work to close the digital divide continues.

The oil and gas industry was hurting before COVID-19. The historic drop in demand could be the final nail in the coffin for some energy companies.
The midway at the Canfield Fair.

As the 2020 fair season gets closer, no one seems to know what that season is going to look like, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For now, fairs remain in limbo.
donation sign

One of the owners of Progressive Dairy Systems bought more than 500 gallons of milk to give to local food pantries and others families in need.

Food safety experts consider the risk of acquiring COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, through handling fresh produce extremely low.
2020 Bald Eagle Nest Map

Thanks to thousands of reports from citizen scientists, 707 bald eagle nests have been confirmed in Ohio — a 151% increase from the 2012 census.
vegetables

With all SNAP-receiving households temporarily eligible to receive maximum benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, monthly SNAP benefits have increased 40%.
a red barn on a farm.

About a week after funding ran out for the Paycheck Protection Program, Congress has added more funds to support small businesses in the COVID-19 crisis.
Action Lake study

If you are an Ashtabula County resident and majoring in a 2- or 4-year degree in natural resources, apply for the John Wilson Memorial Scholarship.
cow noses

The Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association are offering ten $3,000 scholarships to dairy students.