Monthly Archives: June 2001
Salem farmers’ market set to open
A Saturday morning, open air farmers' market will open June 16 in the parking lot on the corner of East State Street and North Ellsworth Street
Reeves clothing displayed at Dover Victorian mansion
In celebration of the centennial of the house, a special display of Reeves clothing will be featured this summer in the third-floor ballroom.
Rare, 4-foot bloom smells like rotting fish
The titan arum bloom may be only the 12th recorded bloom in the United States.
Pond weeds getting early start
Late May and early June are the best times to take preventative action against weeds. The best time to apply aquatic herbicides is when the target plants are actively growing and before they flower and produce seed.
Pa. eliminates bottleneck for farmland preservation
A new law amending the Agricultural Security Area Law allows counties to preserve tracts of farmland that extend into adjoining counties.
Ohio’s electric cooperatives break ground for western Ohio power plant
A 510-megawatt facility will be owned by National Power Cooperative and will be built and operated by a division of American Electric Power, through an agreement with National Power Cooperative.
New green maps track environmental landmarks with icons
The latest green map was released last month in Santa Monica, but more than 100 communities worldwide have their own versions.
National park exhibit comes to Canton
The Smithsonian traveling exhibit at the McKinley Museum in Canton presents 43 large-format color panoramic photographs that capture the majesty of National Parks and monuments.
Lake’s water level down: More sandy space on Erie beaches
There will be more space for beach activities on all the State Park beaches this summer.
Horseman’s Council towpath ride big success
Bill Baker of the Stark County Horseman's Council thanks everyone who helped make the annual Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail ride a success.
