Mahoning County ag community loses friend
Darrel A. Bacon, who spent a lifetime volunteering in youth, church and agricultural organizations, died at his New Springfield home Saturday, Sept. 29, following an extended illness. He was 82.
Managing winter weed with herbicides
Weeds such as common chickweed, henbit, purple deadnettle, and marestail (horseweed) have increased to the point that they require changes in herbicide management in some fields.
Mid Atlantic Genetics holds Shorthorn sale
The top selling lot was MSF Neon Lady 101, a roan January heifer calf sired by MSF Equity 43 out of Rolyn Neon Lady 5C.
New farm income report a mixed bag, driven by livestock sector
The USDA's Economic Research Service reports farm income has hit a record, but the farm component of total household income has fallen for fourth year in a row.
Ohio United Methodist delegation urges restraint to congressmen
Meeting with Sen. George Voinovich, the delegation from the East Ohio Conference delivered a message on behalf of Bishop Bruce R. Ough and his cabinet about the need "to maintain that creative tension" in finding a faithful response.
Pastors’ insights from Oklahoma City bombing offer healing, hope for nation
Six years after the Oklahoma bombing, several people are still receiving free counseling offered by the United Methodist Church's Oklahoma Annual Conference. The conference's Volunteers-In-Mission program is prepared to send teams to New York and Washington if they're needed.
Researchers: Autumn color is nature’s sunscreen
University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists have a new theory about why autumn leaves turn scarlet and why the hues are more vibrant some years than others.
Composting could have helped Buckeye Egg
A Mansfield reader comments on what Buckeye Egg could have done with a composting system.
David Frew to take about 1926 Lake Erie shipwreck
Frew will present a slide presentation on the sinking of the steamship Gerken Oct. 3 at the Trumbull County Public Library.
Erie County, Pa. Fair: Generous buyers help 4-H fund
Just under $4,000 was raised for the Erie County 4-H Scholarship Fund.
