Part 4: Starting over in Ohio
After losing her husband and daughter, Laura returned to Ohio in May 1897 with five young sons. Thrust into farm labor, 12-year-old Charlie stepped up as the man of the house, helping the family navigate tragedy, heavy plows, and a fresh start on a small Spring Valley farm.
Childhood magic: Why ordinary days beat expensive vacations
Parents often spend years and fortunes trying to engineer magical vacations, only to realize kids cherish the simple moments most. From trampoline snacks to parking lot burgers, the true magic of childhood is found in ordinary days spent together.
How a golden retriever became a duck hunting legend in the marsh
Waterfowlers love their worn shotguns, but their best stories are always about their dogs. On his first real duck hunt in freezing chop, a hunter watches a gentle golden retriever named Brandy brave rough waves to pull off an unforgettable double retrieve and become a marsh legend.
Build high-performance calves: A 4-step roadmap for preweaned success
Early nutrition sets the biological foundation for lifetime milk yield and calf welfare. Discover a four-step preweaning roadmap covering colostrum management, higher milk allowances, early water access, and gradual weaning strategies to build high-performance dairy calves.
Smiths forked over plenty of talent to create prized utensils
Once a simple hearth tool, the pioneer toasting fork became a showcase of early American craftsmanship. Blacksmiths and whitesmiths used intricate filing, inlays, and punchwork to turn these mundane utensils into cherished wedding gifts and enduring folk art.
Pasture review: Your end-of-growing-season evaluation
As the growing season ends, Ohio State's Jordan Penrose says you should evaluate how your pastures, hay fields and grazing rotations held up against extreme weather. Review forage performance, identify drowned-out or overgrazed paddocks, and plan ahead for frost seeding and management decisions for next year.
We need your help identifying this mystery auction item
Hazard A Guess Item No. 1311 comes from Noah Troyer of Holmesville, Ohio. He bought this item at an auction. The ring is 4 inches long and the handles are 50 inches long.
Harvest season: Slow down and share the road safely
As harvest season ramps up across Ohio, slow-moving farm equipment is sharing public roadways. Drivers are urged to practice patience, watch for wide turns, and pass only when safe, while farmers should ensure all slow-moving vehicle emblems and lights are clear and visible.
Game commission confirms EHD found in western Pennsylvania deer
The Pennsylvania Game Commission recently confirmed several cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer in southwestern Pennsylvania, including in North Strabane and Amwell townships in Washington County and South Park township in Allegheny County.
A retired wildlife officer profiles the calculating mind of a poacher
Chronic poachers operate quietly, methodically, and often hide behind respected reputations. A retired wildlife officer examines the psychology of serial game law violators, the danger they pose to wildlife and conservation, and why public tips are vital to stopping them.
