Tuesday, January 6, 2026

A Wayne County landowner applying liquid manure through an irrigation system had manure ran down both sides of a knoll into Steele Ditch, resulting in resulted in a damaged stream, loss of aquatic life and five miles of upset land owners.

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources warns that the best of intentions often lead to bad results when people pick up young animals, instead of leaving them where they were found.

Andrea Keener was recognized with the Dekalb Award

The Holden Arboretum at Kirtland encompasses more than 3,400 acres, and has trails through gardens, fields, woods, past ponds, and down into the valley. Tours are available.

A moment of silence was observed during the annual member recognition banquet in memory of George R. Smith as a friend and staunch supporter of the 4-H and FFA programs in Wayne County.

With nearly a half million votes logged, the oak received more than 100,000 votes in the National Arbor Day national tree poll.

A new 'do does more than to raise the spirit of one woman. It gives another woman and her family a new lease on life.

According to a Purdue University extension marketing specialist, the second half of the year appears to be bright.

About the only time there isn't something that has to be done on a Christmas tree farm, says Mike Dittmer of Dittmer's Tree Depot at Atwater, is in the few weeks right after Christmas.

As a cover crop, hairy vetch is better than plastic