Monday, January 19, 2026

The Stark Soil and Water Conservation District recognized the conservation efforts of both rural and urban land user alike at its annual meeting.

Agriculture lost its voice in the recent Florida ballot issue to prohibit the use of gestation stalls for sows.

Well-known livestock auctioneer Dick Fowler passed away Nov. 5 at his home in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

Old-world Christmas customs, decorated private homes and museums and holiday crafts for decorating and gifts make up 2002's Christmas in Zoar, Dec. 7 and 8.

The auction of household items from the home of the late Henry Anderson drew buyers from across the country to Salem, Ohio.

Agriculture lost its voice in the recent Florida ballot issue to prohibit the use of gestation stalls for sows.

There will be a forum regarding the Mahoning River watershed action plan Nov. 20 in Girard, Ohio.

Mike and Theresa Estock received the Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District's Cooperator of the Year award.

A compressed shopping season has forced retailers to get an early jump on the holidays, but the economy - not the calendar - may be the Grinch that steals Christmas 2002, says a Purdue retailing expert.

In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the bleak outlook for milk prices and tries to find survival advice for farmers.