SALEM, Ohio — Drought is back for much of Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Nearly 95% of Ohio is in drought, with parts of eastern Ohio in severe (D3) and extreme (D4) drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Report, released Sept. 18. All of West Virginia is abnormally dry, with 90% of the state considered to be in drought. Ohio State University Extension’s Agricultural Safety and Health Team also recommends having a daily maintenance plan during harvest to prevent fires. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Ohio State Fire Marshal urged residents to take precautions when doing any outdoor burning.