Friday, December 26, 2025
canfield fair

The Canfield Fair held its first ever wiener dog races August 31. At the fair, 46 dogs raced in three heats, with a fourth heat to determine the winner.
Lawrence County Fair Grand Champion Steer

The 2019 Lawrence County Fair junior livestock sale totaled $234,330.69. There were 221 lots in total. Find all the details here.
walking goats at fair

The Mahoning County Junior Fair is hosting what they hope will be the world’s largest goat parade on Labor Day at the Canfield Fair.
Suzanne Steel

Long-time journalist, communicator and promoter of the annual Farm Science Review, Suzanne Steel, was inducted into the FSR Hall of Fame Aug. 13.
Monroe County Fair Grand Champion Steer

The 2019 Monroe County Fair livestock sale took place Aug. 22. Find all the details here.
Sonny Perdue USDA

One reader shares his opinion that legislators have no idea or maybe don't care about agriculture and how it affects this country and the economy.
2019 Portage County Fair Grand Champion Steer

The Portage County Fair junior livestock sale totaled $561,285. Find all the details here.
Eastern equine encephalitis

Ohio Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey confirmed one case of Eastern equine encephalitis in a horse in Ashtabula County.
julie prentice with children

It's been 20 years since Julie Prentice, of Mercer County, lost her lower arm in a farm accident. What could've been a setback has been nothing of the sort.
4-H-logo

Catch up on FFA news from the Mahoning County Junior Fair Board and Country Kids and Kritters 4-H Club.