The Ohio State University’s Jackie Wilkins has been named one of Ohio’s top 50 women leaders in 2023 by Women We Admire, an organization of the most accomplished women executives and leaders across the U.S. and Canada. Wilkins served as the first-ever female associate dean and director in the over 100-year history of the Ohio State University Extension. In…
The Horseshoe and Woody Hayes, the scarlet and gray. As I’ve said before I’m not much of a sports fan. I don’t know much about the glory days of “The Ohio State University,” but I hear in recent years they have a good team. I wish to tell you of a boyhood friend at Leo,…
Antwerp High School senior Leila Spyker has earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. Spyker was awarded the National Rural and Small Town Award in August. This National Recognition Program grants underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connects students with universities across the…
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has named Greg Lipps of The Ohio State University as recipient of its 2023 Commitment to Conservation Award. Lipps, a leader in Ohio amphibian and reptile conservation in Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Resources (CFAES), understands the vital role zoos play in conservation. He also serves as…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Knowing is half the battle — especially when it comes to home-buying. That’s where Ohio State University Extension comes in. OSU Extension educators specializing in healthy finances offer homeownership education and homebuyer counseling to assist Ohioans throughout the homebuying and homeownership process. Extension is the outreach arm of The Ohio State University…
Weather extremes like those during 2018, much more rain, and heavier downpours are likely to become the norm rather than the exception in Ohio, according to a climate expert with The Ohio State University. As a result, the state’s farmers will have to deal with more and more water pouring onto and running off of…
AgCredit, Agricultural Credit Association, recently announced the recipients of the cooperative’s annual Joe Leiser Memorial Scholarship. Joe Leiser served as the first president and chief executive officer for AgCredit, which is one of northern Ohio’s largest lenders, serving farmers, agribusiness and rural homeowners. Each scholarship recipient received a $2,000.00 for the 2018-2019 school year. This…
The general public is invited to a day of celebration and fun geared to the whole family and for all ages. Camp Open House Sunday, October 2 – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at 4-H Camp Palmer in Fulton County-26450 County Rd. MN, Fayette Ohio 43521. 4-H Camp Palmer is…
