Yearly Archives: 2022
Ohio State Fair scholarship applications due May 15
The Ohio Expositions Commission is offering $23,500 in scholarships to Ohio youth in an effort to recognize their accomplishments within the junior fair.
Lack of widespread traceability could cost US cattle farmers, industry
When disease outbreaks arise, animal health officials need to track them back to their sources. But traceability can be a challenge, especially in the cattle industry.
Wild turkey season underway
Ohio hunters harvested 3,315 wild turkeys during the opening weekend of the south zone spring hunting season April 23-24.
Scout like Joe for spotted knapweed
Ohio State Extension educator Christine Gelley remembers a recently deceased client as a diligent spotted knapweed scouter and urges readers to be like Joe.
Cattle never judged me, so I never judged cattle
Alan Guebert recalls his motivation for joining the county 4-H dairy judging team, his first trip to McDonalds and how those things were seemingly linked.
Last ma’am in America
Kymberly Foster Seabolt suspects she may be the last happy ma'am in America.
Help birds avoid collisions with windows
You can help reduce bird collisions with windows by using screens, various films and even strings or blinds to deter them.
Opportunities provided for hunters with disabilities
Two recent special hunts were organized for disabled hunters to enjoy the outdoors while hunting for wild turkey. Twenty-three hunters participated.
Roundup of gardening news for May 5, 2022
Catch up on local gardening news and events in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and Mahoning County, Ohio.
Some plants naturally repel mosquitoes
Some plants naturally keep mosquitoes at bay. Most of them do well in containers that can be arranged around outdoor gatherings. Julie Geiss offers insight.


















