Tag: Ohio
Ohio EPA scraps rule to permit data center discharge into waterways
The Ohio EPA scrapped a statewide general permit allowing data centers to discharge wastewater into local waterways after receiving 7,000+ public comments. Environmentalists and farmers applauded the move, citing PFAS and thermal pollution risks.
OPSB schedules local hearings for 2 proposed natural gas plants to...
The Ohio Power Siting Board is hearing public comment on two more proposed natural gas fired power plants — one in Fairfield County and one in Pickaway County. These two projects would join a handful of other natural gas fired power plants planned in central Ohio that are providing round-the-clock energy for data centers.
New law makes way for carbon capture and sequestration in Ohio
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 170, establishing a regulatory framework for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). This key step brings Ohio closer to securing primacy over Class VI injection wells to streamline permitting for carbon storage.
Ohio’s new oil and gas law sparks debate over expedited permitting
Ohio's newly signed Senate Bill 219 streamlines oil and gas drilling, shortening permit approval times and protecting the state's well-plugging fund. While industry advocates say it boosts competitiveness, environmentalists warn of rapid fracking on public lands with less oversight.
Amish juveniles charged with burglary, underage drinking: Sheriff
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around 7:54 p.m. on June 21 about a burglary in progress at a home in Salt Creek Township. The caller said “several Amish juveniles were actively attempting to gain entry into the home,” according to the sheriff’s office.
Ohio, Pa. orchards devastated by spring freeze
Severe spring freezes have devastated Ohio and Pennsylvania orchards, causing record-breaking crop losses. After early blooms were destroyed by dropping temperatures, local farmers are facing drastic shortages of apples, peaches and plums.
New state law could hamstring Ohio’s struggling hemp industry
Despite once being hailed as the next cash crop for the Buckeye State, new state regulations are making it harder than ever for Ohio hemp farmers to survive. With a new .4mg THC limit per container, many wellness products like CBD are being pulled from store shelves. Local growers say they need more support, not more restrictions.
Ohio Country coffee pot design depended on your nationality
Antique collector and historian Paul Locher explores the cultural divide of Ohio’s frontier coffee pots. From New England’s lighthouse designs to the intricate Germanic punchwork, Locher details the craftsmanship of local tinsmiths and the distinct styles of early American settlers.
Roundup of FFA News for the week of April 16, 2026
See what Racine FFA, East Knox FFA, Black River FFA, Waterford FFA are up to this week.
Nimishillen Wetlands preserved, protecting 47 acres from development in Stark County
How do you manage record-breaking residential growth while protecting the wild things a community loves? By leveraging the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, Stark County's Plain Township and the Western Reserve Land Conservancy recently secured 47 acres of high-quality wetlands at zero cost to local taxpayers. It’s a masterclass in holistic conservation and smart land use.
