OSU Extension Belmont County

06/10/2026

These students passed the SafeSitter class with flying colors! They really enjoyed the diapering and Heimlich practice activities. If you know someone who would like to participate in a class, the next class Lorrissa will offer is scheduled for President’s Day in February. Please feel free to reach out if you would like more information.

06/09/2026

Registration for teen camp has been extended! If you want a ROCKIN' camp t-shirt, get your registration in by June 16th! See original post for details!

2026 Piedmont Teen Camp will be EPIC... Join us for a Battle of the Bands. Learn more and register at https://go.osu.edu/piedmontteencampreg

06/07/2026

Lorrissa and her team have been busy sharing mental health education and su***de prevention to the older adults of Belmont County.

A $10,000 grant from the Ohio Su***de Prevention Foundation is supporting outreach and education efforts in Belmont County focused on preventing su***de among older adults and increasing awareness of mental health resources.

06/05/2026

Need help picking books to read by the pool or on vacation? Join the Buckeye Bookworms for our Virtual Summer Book Club events! Come to one or all of our book club meetings this summer. Just be sure to register at www.go.osu.edu/fcsbookclub

06/05/2026

Join us for this summer's Home Food Preservation webinar series, "Let's Preserve It!"
Tuesdays 12-12:30 p.m.
June 9: Methods of Preserving
June 23: Water Bath Canning Basics
July 7: Pressure Canning Basics
July 21: Freezing Basics
July 28: Drying Basics
Aug. 11: Making and Preserving Juice
Webinars are free, register required go.osu.edu/fpwebinars

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

🍓 Jam Troubles? We’ve Got You Covered! 🍇
Uh oh… your homemade jam or jelly turned out a little too soft? Don’t toss it just yet—it’s not a lost cause! 🙌 Whether it’s sliding off your toast or behaving more like a dessert topping, you can fix it and save your batch.
✅ Learn how to remake soft-cooked jams and jellies with confidence
✅ Get expert tips for solving common jelly-setting issues
✅ Turn your “oops” into a delicious success!
👉 Check out the Jams, Jellies, and Other Fruit Spreads Fact Sheet (HYG-5350) for step-by-step help https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5350
👉 Explore even more troubleshooting tips from the National Center for Home Food Preservation https://nchfp.uga.edu/
Because every jar deserves a second chance 💛

06/03/2026

06/03/2026