Marcellus and Utica shale: Dec. permit hot spot: Belmont County
There were seven permits issued in Belmont County during December, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Lawrence County honors Beeghly, Viccari for conservation efforts
The Lawrence County Conservation District honored Joel Beeghly with its Farmer of the Year Award and Dom Viccari with the district’s Distinguished Service Award.
Federal court: Oil and gas lease is no longer valid
A federal judge ruled in favor of a Belmont County family and declared an oil and gas lease held by Hess Ohio Resources as invalid Jan. 2.
Mount Vernon livestock auction moves location
Knox County livestock auction relocates, offers same basic services.
Shell donates $100,000 to Pa. 4-H science program
4-H programs in Bradford, Tioga, Lycoming, Elk, Potter, McKean, Forest, Warren, Crawford, Mercer and Lawrence counties will benefit from Shell's $100,000 donation to the 4-H science emphasis.
Staying warm during cold weather
When temperatures begin creeping below the freezing mark, keeping warm becomes a priority whether you're working outside, or inside.
Here's a few tips for keeping warms during those chilly days of winter.
Highest-producing oil well is in Harrison Co.; top gas well in Belmont Co.
ODNR releases third quarter production numbers from Ohio’s oil and gas wells.
Cowboy gets his girl: Proposes during Pa. Farm Show rodeo
No pressure. Rodeo cowboy proposes in front of the Pa. Farm Show crowd.
Arctic blast: Animal owners reminded of husbandry, energy needs during cold weather
Livestock experts remind farmers about housing and nutritional needs during extreme cold.
In Africa: Improving water quality, one drop at a time
As a western Pennsylvania resident, I've long admired the red ware pottery of the Pennsylvania Germans who farmed in the growing season and worked at their craft as time allowed.
