State fair commission seeks lease with Crew after tough 2020
The Ohio Expositions Commission agreed to a possible 75-year lease that would give the Columbus Crew SC access to about 25 acres of state land for a new practice facility in a Jan. 28 meeting. This lease comes with a $2 million up front payment in April. That money would be a major help for the commission, after a year of cancellations and lost revenue.
National Farm Machinery Show postpones until 2022
National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull announced scheduled events will be postponed until Feb. 16-19, 2022.
Getting to the bottom of gray fox decline
Scientists are extremely interested in sightings of the elusive gray fox because their population is declining in the Midwest. Find out how you can help.
Roundup of gardening news for Jan. 28, 2021
Two gardening experts on the national scene will come together for the 25th anniversary Garden & Landscape Symposium Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Penn State plans Mediterranean meal webinar
Penn State Extension is hosting a virtual cooking class, Let's Cook at Home: Mediterranean webinar Feb. 11, 6-7 p.m.
Chesapeake Bay sues EPA for not protecting air quality
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and environmental and public health partners sued the EPA for refusing to strengthen air quality limits.
DHS launches REAL ID awareness campaign
The Department of Homeland Security continues to urge Americans to obtain a REAL ID-compliant card or acceptable alternative.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 28, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from Utica FFA and United FFA.
H2Ohio project to help eliminate algal blooms in Chippewa Lake
The ODNR announced that it will partner with the Medina County Park District to help eliminate toxic algal blooms in Chippewa Lake.
USDA suspends foreclosures and debt collections on some farm loans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is temporarily suspending foreclosures and past-due debt collections for distressed borrowers under two FSA loan programs
