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Future of famed banana trees in Youngstown uncertain

The Cappittee family has been growing banana trees in Youngstown since 2007, but they are facing financial difficulties and are hoping to receive help from the USDA, FSA, OSU Extension office, and their congressman to maintain their family legacy.

Ohio issues recall on some THC gummies

The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued a product recall Friday for certain products made by Marichron Pharma because they weren't marked correctly as containing THC.

Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants, the Trump administration’s latest effort to boost the fossil fuel industry by paring back clean air and water rules. Toxic emissions from coal- and oil-fired plants can harm the brain development of young

Tortoise saved after warming lamp sparks fire

Firefighters responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon after a heating lamp sparked a fire in the basement, according to a post from Brookfield Fire and EMS on Facebook.