Yearly Archives: 2006
Science is not for sissies
If there is anything to be learned from the third grade it is that I have long suspected, but only recently proven, that teachers go into the educational profession not because they love children, but rather, because they hate parents.
Conservation efforts rewarded by Wayne Soil and Water
WOOSTER, Ohio - Melissa Arko and Neil Topovski were recently recognized by the Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District for their efforts in introducing science and conservation to students at Parkview Elementary School in the Wooster City School District.
Wayne County 4-H pays homage to volunteers
ORRVILLE, Ohio - 4-H members and volunteers were honored for their work with the Wayne County 4-H program during the annual member recognition banquet at Orrville Christian Church.
USDA: This crop is still a big one
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - Ohio is on track to set a new state corn yield record. As of Nov. 1, Ohio's average corn yield is forecast at 161 bushels per acre.
Trumbull conservationists honor most valuable natural resources: people
CORTLAND, Ohio - The 56th Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District annual awards banquet was held Nov.
Thomas speeds to sixth world championship
WASHINGTON - For the sixth time, an ethanol-powered dragster driven by Mark Thomas won the International Hot Rod Association Alcohol Funny Car Division world championship.
State finds kudzu in Pittsburgh
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Allegheny County residents are asked by the Pa. Department of Agriculture to report any locations where kudzu is growing under a pilot program to eradicate the invasive weed.
Showing off: Bird breeders pick peacocks
REEDSVILLE, Ohio - Waking to loud, eerie peacock screams is not the way most of us would like to start our day, but Barbara Baker doesn't mind.
Ready to move dirt at ethanol plant
MAUMEE, Ohio - Marathon Oil Corporation and The Andersons Inc. say they will immediately begin construction of an ethanol plant located in Greenville, Ohio.
Post-industrial developer’s idea comes to fruition
WOOSTER, Ohio - Cleveland brownfield developer Todd Davis had a problem.
