Wayne Co. recognizes 4-H volunteers at banquet
Shirley Pittenger's dedication to the 4-H program earned her the 2002 Meritorious Service Award during the Wayne County 4-H Volunteer Recognition Banquet at The Barn Restaurant in Smithville.
Finding a thrill on Capitol Hill
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell tells us what's so fun about hearing and watching the rhetoric and political maneuvering in Washington.
Packer ban divides Congress
A proposed ban on packer ownership of livestock is heating up farm bill negotiations.
Global program seeds idea of 8 billion bushel grain production cutback
Founders say the Focus on Sabbatical program has the potential to double grain prices a year before the actual production cut.
More farmers consider composting livestock carcasses
Farmers tend to lose more animals in a year than they realize, and the uncertainty of how to dispose of carcasses continues to burn in their minds.
Century of teddy bears celebrated
The association between Teddy Roosevelt and the teddy bear has impacted lives and shaped the profits of toy companies for generations.
Current LEAD class announced
Twenty-five individuals from across Ohio have been selected to participate in the Ohio Leadership Education and Development program.
Farm auction brings $202,000
A 66-acre farm sold in its entirety for $202,000 at a Matt Kiko-Theresa Blocher auction in Carrollton, Ohio.
Father, son bike 10,000 miles for mission
A United Methodist father-son team with a track record in mission work is taking their passion on the road.
French history book traces reaching influence of 18th century seamstresses
A new written history of the seamstresses' guild in France reveals information about the women who made clothing for the Queen of France and Marie Antoinette.
