Thursday, October 15, 2026

The Great Geauga County Junior Fair Livestock Sale brought in $1.6 million from 784 lots on Sept. 4, and 5, 2026.

Severe storms disrupted fairs across Ohio and Appalachia, causing floods, cancellations and losses, but communities rallied to keep events going.

The Big Knob Livestock Club Sale at the Big Knob Grange Fair in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, brought in $123,862 from 76 lots on Sept. 3, 2026.

The Carroll County Fair Livestock Sale brought in $978,613.50 from 408 lots on July 24 and 25, 2026.

For 25 years, pilot John Clem flew missions for the Ohio Division of Wildlife—from tracking serial killers and radio-tagging otters to flying through the Appalachians. Learn how aviation transformed state wildlife management, law enforcement, and conservation in Ohio.
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A major disaster declaration has been approved for seven Ohio counties impacted by severe weather and tornadoes in August. Residents in Clermont, Franklin, Hamilton, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum and Perry counties can now apply for FEMA assistance and visit local Disaster Recovery Centers.

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Oct. 8, 2026.

Lanterman's Mill in Youngstown, Ohio, carries 181 years of history and tragedy. Join Mill Creek MetroParks and the Collective Paranormal Research Society as they conduct ghost hunts, using specialized equipment to search for spirits lingering beside the rushing waters of Mill Creek.

Part four of The Racing Report photo essay captures the thrill of sprint car and school bus racing at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds in Fremont, Ohio. Explore how agriculture and local short-track racing tradition collide, featuring photos by Matthew Chasney.

Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is a native eastern shrub valued for its aromatic leaves, spring flowers, and lipid-rich fall berries. Discover how spicebush supports swallowtail butterflies, silk moths, and songbirds, while also providing a tasty wild spice and tea for forage enthusiasts.