Yearly Archives: 2024
ODNR Division of Wildlife acquires 844 acres in Coshocton County
The ODNR Division of Wildlife purchased of 844 acres adjacent to Simco Wildlife Area in Coshocton County, which will double the size of Simco Wildlife Area.
Ohio preserves 29 farms in 2023
The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced eight new additions to its Farmland Preservation program.
Pennsylvania adds 30 farms to preservation program
Pennsylvania has preserved 2,553 acres on 30 farms in 21 counties, forever protecting them from residential or commercial development.
DEP seeks applications for how to spend $5M in Shell money
The Beaver County Environmental Mitigation Community Fund steering committee finalized a plan for how to spend $5 million from Shell Chemicals Appalachia.
Heffron picked as new executive director of Ohio State Fair
Adam Heffron will replace long-time General Manager Virgil Strickler, who is retiring.
ODA receives over $12M to support food supply chain
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has been awarded more than $12 million to fund projects that support the middle of the supply chain.
Pa. can power homes in city the size of Pittsburgh with in-state solar
After surpassing one gigawatt of solar energy, Pennsylvania can now power nearly 140,000 homes.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 11, 2023
Catch up on FFA news from Black River FFA, Fayetteville FFA, West Holmes FFA and Northwestern Wayne FFA.
Roundup of 4-H news for Jan. 11, 2023
The Breeders and Feeders 4-H club recently elected its officers four the upcoming year, and is looking for new members to join.
Steel mills in Weirton see a rebirth of industry with Form Energy
Weirton Steel was one of the biggest steel companies in the world before many mills closed. Now, Form Energy is building a battery plant on the former mills.
