Friday, January 2, 2026

Weirton Steel was one of the biggest steel companies in the world before many mills closed. Now, Form Energy is building a battery plant on the former mills.
carrollton greenhouse

Carrollton Exempted Village School District's farm-to-school program has evolved from its original purpose, adding value for students in unexpected ways.
butter pig

This year's Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture is a celebration of the PA Preferred brand and of the Farm Show theme, Connecting our Communities.

Editor Rachel Wagoner reflects on the industry that employed her family for generations — steel — and what redevelopment in Rust Belt towns might mean for the region.
Natural gas drilling rig

Governor Mike DeWine signs House Bill 201, prohibiting local governments from placing bans on natural gas vehicles and charging residents for megaprojects.
stonecat madtom

How did the Scioto madtom end up extinct? Scientists are still working to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the Big Darby Creek catfish.
deer

Ohio hunters harvested 15,469 white-tailed deer during the extra weekend of deer gun hunting, Dec. 16-17. Coshocton was the top county for deer taking.
waterford ffa

Catch up on local FFA news from West Muskingum FFA, Waterford FFA and Zane Trace FFA.
Pregnancy check on a dairy cow

Veterinarian Eric Gordon visits Jerrod Henry at Henry Farms regularly to provide biosecurity advice on his herd of cows in an effort to prevent disease.
stamp

Submissions for the 2025 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp competition will be accepted Feb. 1-15.