Stories by Kristy Foster Seachrist

Kristy Foster Seachrist lives in Columbiana County raising sheep and horses. She earned her degree from Youngstown State University and has worked in both print and broadcast journalism. You can follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/fosterk96.

Crops recovering, but yields will remain a mystery

Thursday, July 9, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

The tally for losses from a June hail storm and recent heavy rainfall is not yet known.

Ashtabula County crops shredded by hail

Thursday, July 2, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

ANDOVER, Ohio — Hail is believed to be the culprit behind widespread crop damage in an area an estimated 3 miles wide and 6 miles long in Ashtabula County. Weather report The storm began in the late afternoon July 25 between 4 and 5 p.m. but the toll won’t be completely known for at least [...]

Missing horse recovered in Miami County; father took it

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

SALEM, Ohio — A horse reported stolen last week has been recovered and it appears may not have been taken by a thief after all. Mandy Werling, 18, of Miami County, reported her horse was stolen from the high school rodeo finals at the Champaign County fairgrounds June 20. Werling was expected to compete with [...]

Horse theft leaves girl heartbroken

Thursday, June 25, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

A young woman falls prey to a horse thief at the Ohio high school rodeo finals in Champaign County.

Ohio property owners granted reprieve

Thursday, June 25, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

State senator says local health departments should be making decisions on what type of septic systems are used.

Harrison Co. family contends nothing is impossible with the help of others

Saturday, June 20, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

Encouraging good stewardship of the land is what an eastern Ohio family hopes to pass on to the next generation.

Misty Acres sets the bar for breed character

Friday, June 19, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

A Jackson Center couple is striving for excellence in their Cheviot herd.

Diversification may be key to farm survival in fourth farming generation

Thursday, June 18, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

Monroe’s Orchards has been in business for 71 years and now encompasses 140 acres.

Ohio’s new APV laws may make trespass prosecution easier

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

Farmers are now the only group exempt from registering an all-purpose vehicle in Ohio.

Garrettsville horse farm knows no gender barriers

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 by Kristy Foster Seachrist

D.C. Campbell continues to follow her passion: Building a horse training and rehabilitation business for Thoroughbreds.