Friday, December 26, 2025
Frozen chicken whole bird

Learn how to correctly thaw a frozen turkey to minimize the growth of bacteria, which can cause foodborne illnesses.
Thanksgiving dinner cost infographic

The average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $64.05 or less than $6.50 per person. This is a $10.74 or 20% increase from last year.
Sarchione Livestock Complex

The Portage County Agricultural Society held its annual election for Board of Director positions as required by the state and governed by the ODA.
wheat field

Fifteen farm and ranch women leaders graduated from the fall session of Women's Communications Boot Camp hosted by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
thanksgiving dinner

Keep your Thanksgiving celebration food safe by following these tips.
Canada geese

For the first time, scientists have tracked the movement of a wild bird known to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza in North America.
deer

Youth deer gun hunting season begins Nov. 19-20. The weeklong gun season open to all hunters kicks off Nov. 28 and continues until Dec. 4.
West Holmes FFA

Catch up on local FFA news from Smithville FFA, Hillsdale FFA, West Holmes FFA, Wellington FFA, Northwestern FFA, Racine Southern FFA and more.
4-H-logo

Catch up on 4-H news from the Happy Harvesters 4-H Club and find information about exhibiting a market beef animal at the 2023 Tuscarawas County Fair.
deer during winter

Ohio's archery hunters have taken 48,583 deer through Nov. 6, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.