Tuesday, June 16, 2026
a woman stands holding an awards plaque

Wagoner earned first place in the features category of the North American Agricultural Journalists 2023 Writing Awards. Her story, “Balancing love, loss and life after a farmer’s suicide,” was selected from among 49 entries.
white-tailed deer

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has confirmed 11 white-tailed deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Marion and Wyandot counties.
4-H-logo

 Granny's Kids 4-H club has been hard at work this 4-H season. There are several new members in the club working on projects.
wine

A record-breaking total of 432 entries were judged in the 2023 Ohio Wine Competition. Check out the full list of winners.
Northwestern FFA

Catch up with Northwestern FFA in this week's FFA roundup.
wild turkey

Ohio’s wild turkey hunters have harvested 15,555 birds in the spring season through May 21 — a significant increase from the same time last year.
kids fishing

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife opened its popular youth fishing area in Portage Lakes to anglers 15 and younger.
a blue tractor moves across a field of green, mowing hay

Soil and plant tissue test results show no contamination from a fire and chemical burnoff that followed a massive train derailment in East Palestine. So, area farmers are moving on after months of unknowns.
birdbath

A good location, daily maintenance and regular cleanings can help ensure your birdbath stays clean throughout the summer and into fall.
The front end of the BeBot which sifts through sand and picks up debris has a camera inside the cage area so a single person can monitor its progress. Photo taken on May 18 at Hinckley Lake Reservation.Credit: Nella Citino

Recently, two trash removal devices were purchased to fight against plastics, small pieces of contaminants, and general litter in Lake Erie. One is for the water, and the other is for the sand. The robots are efficient, effective, and environmentally friendly, and they are a valuable tool for cleaning up the lake and other waterways.