The allure of lightning bugs
Judith Sutherland reflects on the universal, almost childlike fascination with lightning bugs among adults from the Midwest.
Much to love in the Black Hills of South Dakota
Julie Geiss and her family work their way west through the Black Hills of South Dakota and onward to Mount Rushmore.
Riding the metal wave left by my iron-bending Uncle Honey
Alan Guebert returned to the fields of his youth with a metal detector more advanced than the one he used 40 years ago. Find out what he uncovered.
The West was not created overnight
Hugh Earnhart digs into the mass migration of tens of thousands of Americans into the western part of the Unites States and what it took to make it happen.
Working goats?
Kymberly Foster Seabolt defines the concept of working goats and breaks down the habits of her "decorative goats."
Grain markets stage another rally
The grain markets are staging another rally, gaining 35 cents in corn last week and 62 cents in soybeans. Marlin Clark explains in this week's grain report.
Reclaimed strip mines are a perfect place to unplug
Former strip mine lands owned by the state of Ohio provide opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, birding and camping. Discover where to plan a trip.
How to hunt for frogs in Ohio
Frog season in Ohio is open from 6 p.m. June 11 to April 30, 2022. Learn more about hunting techniques and regulations.
Grandparents taught family to have empathy and help others
Judith Sutherland recalls a recent conversation with her mother about her grandparents' willingness to help those less fortunate in the 1930s.
Unity across generations
Dairy Excel columnist Bonnie Ayars asks readers to think about their generational identity.
