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Did Earth Day Go Corporate?
By: Reid Frazier | The Allegheny Front
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This year, Kristen Bell is doing it—as are the stars of Disney’s Monkey Kingdom. Bell—that’s ‘Anna’ from Frozen—is on Youtube these days pitching Neutrogena Naturals’ disposable makeup remover wipes as a way to save water, and contribute to conservation through its #wipeforwater campaign. Disney is promising a donation to wildlife conservation with each ticket purchased… Read More
The Man Who Gave ‘Earth Day’ Its Name
By: Reid Frazier | The Allegheny Front
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Earth Day was the biggest environmental demonstration in history. Thousands of local volunteers made the event a success, motivated by the polluted state of the country’s shorelines, skies, and rivers. But a clever, powerful bit of marketing played a key role in bringing in millions of people to the environmental movement. It was the name,… Read More
Ohio Council OKs Hunting Rules For 2015-2016 Deer Seasons
By: Associated Press
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Ohio’s wildlife council has given the OK to reductions in deer bag limits and removed the peregrine falcon from Ohio’s threatened species list. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says the Ohio Wildlife Council voted to reduce the statewide number of deer hunters can take from nine to six. Only one deer may be antlerless…. Read More
Ohio Providing Children Bike Helmets Around The State
By: Associated Press
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Ohio officials are backing up a safety push by providing some 9,300 bicycle helmets for children around the state. The Ohio Department of Transportation is contributing $25,000 and the Ohio chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics is adding $14,000 for the effort. It is part of the academy’s “Put a Lid on It!” bike… Read More
Ohio Powers Way to Win Over Kent
After scoring five runs in ninth inning for a win Friday night, the Bobcats used another lopsided inning on Saturday to claim an 11-4 road victory over the Kent State Golden Flashes and a tie for second place in the Mid-American Conference East. Tied up at 3-3 though six innings, Ohio (22-14, 8-6) put up… Read More
Ohio takes Loss at Kent State
By: Tyler Prich
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After winning the first two games of their series against Kent State, the Bobcats were unable to finish off the road sweep against the Golden Flashes in a 9-2 loss on Sunday. The contest was in a 2-2 deadlock until the sixth inning when the home team’s bats came alive and fatigue seemed to set… Read More