Manure spill damages stream
A Wayne County landowner applying liquid manure through an irrigation system had manure ran down both sides of a knoll into Steele Ditch, resulting in resulted in a damaged stream, loss of aquatic life and five miles of upset land owners.
Leave cute baby creatures alone, they’re not abandoned
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources warns that the best of intentions often lead to bad results when people pick up young animals, instead of leaving them where they were found.
Northwestern FFA honors members
Andrea Keener was recognized with the Dekalb Award
Northeastern Ohio boasts one of the country’s largest arboreta
The Holden Arboretum at Kirtland encompasses more than 3,400 acres, and has trails through gardens, fields, woods, past ponds, and down into the valley. Tours are available.
Norwayne FFA awards top members
A moment of silence was observed during the annual member recognition banquet in memory of George R. Smith as a friend and staunch supporter of the 4-H and FFA programs in Wayne County.
Oak picked as nation’s top tree
With nearly a half million votes logged, the oak received more than 100,000 votes in the National Arbor Day national tree poll.
Ohio budget illustrates party splits
State representatives spoke at the annual Columbiana and Mahoning county ag leaders' breakfast May 4.
Ohio leads nation with 220 Tree City USA communities
For the 19th consecutive year, Ohio has retained its standing as the nation's leader in the number of Tree City USA communities.
Play ball – the old-fashioned way
Stan Hywet sponsors two vintage league baseball teams, a fun and inexpensive alternative to major league action and a return to the game "the way it was meant to be played."
Farm bill debate demands attention
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on some of the proposals set before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee in its hearings on the next farm bill.
