Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Mixed cover crops

Researchers at Ohio State University received grants to increase farmers’ use of conservation practices.
Sap collection bucket

A Crawford County farmer was named a finalist in the 2023 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award.
santa dog

Stark Parks is hosting two-holiday events this December. 
FFA logo

Morgan Anderson, of Ohio, was elected eastern region vice president on Nov. 4 during the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.
Mt Vernon FFA's urban soils team

Catch up on local FFA news from Mt. Vernon FFA, Northwestern FFA, West Holmes FFA, Plymouth FFA, Norwayne FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
hellbender

An eastern hellbender raised in captivity was found with eggs in a nest in the wild, marking a huge milestone for conservation efforts in Ohio.
wild turkey

The Ohio Wildlife Council approved wild turkey hunting dates for spring 2024 during its regularly scheduled meeting Oct. 4.
trick-or-treaters

The Portage Park District partnered with the Autism Society of Greater Akron to host the third annual Halloween in the Park at Trail Lake Park.
christy brandt

Christy Bartley was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame Oct. 9 for her lifetime achievements and contributions to 4-H.
Grand champion cow-calf pair

Lindsey Grimes Hall, Hillsboro, Ohio, evaluated the entries before naming champions, several of which were from Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.