Yearly Archives: 2017
Katherine Johnson led African American efforts in space travel
The history behind the movie Hidden Figures — the story of Katherine G. Johnson, a brilliant African-American woman who worked at NASA.
Roundup of FFA news for Feb. 23, 2017
The West Muskingum FFA chapter placed fourth in the Ag Sales Career Development Event, held at Harrison Central.
Obamacare, rural health, and you
If Obamacare needs to be fixed, fix it. If it needs to be fully replaced, replace it. Break it though, and more than 20 million Americans will suffer.
Keep your distance from woodland stinkers
From mid-February through early March, females are in heat. Don't be surprised to see skunks roaming the countryside the next few weeks.
Economist talks trade, ag policy at National Farmers Conference
During the 2017 National Farmers Convention, economist and farmers talked trade and agricultural policy for the new year.
New York organic group to hold hemp and crop update
The meeting will include an update on organic hemp production and presentations on nutrient balancing, crop production and alternative forage production.
U.S. lifestyle choices to blame for decline in life expectancy
For the first time in two decades, the life expectancy of Americans declined slightly, and the overall death rate rose.
Hilcorp and earthquakes: Pa. officials find correlation
Seismic events that occurred in western Lawrence County on April 25, 2016, were likely correlated to natural gas hydraulic fracturing by Hilcorp Energy Co.
Stone Lab courses available to applicants
High school and college students and educators can apply for a wide range of college credit courses covering topics from aquatic biology to zoology.
Top producers recognized at Pennsylvania Dairy Summit
The Center for Dairy Excellence, Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association, and the Professional Dairy Managers of Pennsylvania recognized five leaders.
