Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 28, 2025
Catch up on local FFA news from Northwestern-Wayne FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
Use the correct belt
A retired heavy equipment mechanic recalls a rare engine issue — a fan belt sparking with static electricity — and the simple fix that could prevent a fire.
Round-up of 4-H news for Aug. 28, 2025
The Tuscarawas County 4-H Alumni gathered to share memories and celebrate the importance 4-H had on their lives.
United Dairy puts $2.3M into upgrades at Martins Ferry plant
United Dairy’s new $2.3M machine boosts milk production for schools, hospitals and prisons, aiming to expand efficiency, jobs and farmer support.
Six injured in orphan well explosion in Washington County
A well plugging operation at an orphan well in Wayne National Forest led to an explosion on Aug. 25, injuring six employees from Monroe Drilling Operations.
Ribbon cutting celebrates new facilities at Geauga County Fairgrounds
A new poultry barn and youth livestock center have opened at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, enhancing 4-H projects and preserving local agricultural traditions.
2025 Muskingum County Fair Livestock Sales results
The 2025 Muskingum County Fair Livestock Sales brought in more than $1.2 million from 595 lots on August 12, 14, 15 and 16.
Grazing workshop at Conkle Family Farms discusses rotational grazing
Pete Conkle and Jimmy Giannone discuss rotational grazing, native plants and more at a grazing workshop at Conkle Family Farms on Aug. 20, 2025.
Details emerge in the deaths of Amish father and son at Ohio lake
Marcus Miller, 45, and his son, Vincen, 4, are dead after a series of disturbing events unfolded in plain sight at Atwood Lake Park over the weekend.
Cuyahoga County Fair Livestock Sale results
The Cuyahoga County Junior Fair sale took place Aug. 9 and totaled $74,944.10. Find all the results and a full gallery here.
