Thursday, January 1, 2026

Food safety and food security will be a strong theme at this year's Food and Dairy Industries Conference, Feb. 20-21, at Dublin, Ohio.

The golden years have entered a golden age in children's books, which now overwhelmingly portray grandparents as upbeat, independent and wise.

Christopher Gray is wanted on charges of theft in Belmont County, Harrison County and Trumbull County related to cattle purchases.

Quilts 2002, the 11th annual judged quilt show held at Lake Farmpark, opens Feb. 15. It will feature over 200 quilted works on display in the Visitors Center.

In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell digs into some of the side issues she has been filing away for just this kind of opportunity.

The artist of former comic strips "Priscilla's Pop" and "Out Our Way," Ed Sullivan, will have an exhibit of his original cartoons, watercolors, pencil drawings, and "Inkstoppers," greeting cards at the Salem Historical Society during February.

Residents of the Johnny Apple seed housing development have filed suit against Lo-Conn Motocross alleging the new track is a nuisance.

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History is sponsoring the one-day Fair Feb. 23, to offer advice and opinions on protecting and preserving precious family heirlooms and collectibles.

The Ohio Meat Goat Association will host a event aimed at educating exhibitors and audience what to look for when choosing project animals.

HAPPY VALENTINE DAY: Remember that first kiss: Women worried more than men about getting caught.