Thursday, January 29, 2026
natural gas rig

A reader shares the story of Austin Lakes RV Park and Cabins, which benefitted from the natural gas and oil industry in Ohio.
corn field

Corn futures gained and soybean futures lost on the Chicago Board of Trade last week. Marlin Clark weighs in on the changes in his grain markets report.
A rural road in West Virginia.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice recently announced a proposed state budget for fiscal year 2023. The proposal lines up with Justice’s history of proposing mostly flat budgets for the last several years. Some argue, however, a flat budget means low expectations and a lack of investment in the state.
2022 fairs queen

The Ohio Fair Managers selected Maya Kidd, Middletown, Ohio, representing the Butler County Fair, as the 2022 Ohio Fairs' Queen.
Reidenbach and Ridenour

Forty-eight individuals and organizations were honored for service to their local fairs and two were inducted into the Ohio Fairs Hall of Fame.
graduation

Co-Alliance Cooperative will offer thirty $1000 scholarships to high school seniors planning to pursue an agricultural degree.
Two farmers stand in front of cows in a dairy barn.

Canon Dairy has been around since the early 1900s. Keeping things current and trying new things, from conservation practices to business ideas, has helped the Canon family keep the farm going through the years.
4-H-logo

Just Rite 4-H Club had a meeting Jan. 9. Club members discussed their family guide and Christmas cards for nursing homes.
FFA logo

Catch up on local FFA news from Waterford FFA and Plymouth FFA.
frozen lake

Be aware of thin ice. The potential hazards of walking on frozen lakes, ponds and rivers can be extremely dangerous.