Cover crop variety research

On July 1, 2025; Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a new bill refunding the Ohio H2O Program. However, the 2024-2025 budget was for 270 million dollars. The new bill authorizes only $165 million dollars for the 2026-2027 time period, a 40% overall decrease. The Ohio H2O program will continue but expect major changes and possibly lower rates of compensation.

How student-athletes can perfect the sports and studies balancing act

Sports remain a popular extracurricular activity among modern students. Nearly six million students in the United States participated in high school sports during the 2021-2022 school year, according to an analysis of National Federation of State High School Associations data. In 2024, approximately 540,000 student-athletes participated in National Collegiate Athletic Association sports across the United States. More than 14,000 Canadian students participate in the U Sports system, which is the national governing body for university sport, and additionally around 3,160 Canadians participate in the NCAA, including in Division I sports.

Feel Good Fridays impact more than 12,400 people

The series drew audiences from across the region, with some guests traveling over 150 miles to enjoy the live performances. This reach underscores Van Wert’s growing reputation as a cultural hub and highlights the power of music to unite communities.