Monthly Archives: August 2012
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Aug. 23, 2012:
RAVENNA, Ohio -- The Southeast FFA officers recently completed a retreat for the upcoming school year. Officers who attended the retreat at adviser Ben...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Aug. 23, 2012:
BERLIN CENTER, Ohio -- The August meeting of Western Reserve Rangers was led by Delorean Jones, Gabriella Marinescu and Shannon Marshburn. Congratulations were extended...
Hazlett: My wife’s Bible
Recently, my wife, Myrna, spent some time in the Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio. We did not plan to go there. However, we...
Music helps soften life’s bumpy road
I have long considered music to be a gift, quietly taking its place in our lives. It amazes me that a simple tune with...
National Farm-City Council seeks nominations for Charles Eastin Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Farm-City Council, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing links between farm families and urban residents, is now seeking nominations...
Latest H3N2v flu virus similar to other human flu viruses
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Better education regarding the nature of influenza viruses and how to prevent infection, along with stepped up efforts to keep sick...
George Gund Foundation invests in Shale Gas Tracking
CARROLLTON, Ohio — The George Gund Foundation from Cleveland announced that it has awarded $150,000 grants to two organizations that will begin analyzing community...
Fatal 2007 bridge collapse spurs new, affordable, instant warnings
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- On August 1, 2007, without warning, the roadway suddenly disappeared beneath drivers on Minneapolis' I-35W Bridge. The collapse sent more...
Grants to help ag producers bring increased value to their products
WASHINGTON -- The USDA is offering grants to growers and farmers to help them develop ways to add value to their products through the...
Sheep, goat sale grosses nearly $65,000
Top-selling buck brings $2,000, top ram $1,100 at Livestock Evaluation
