Friday, April 24, 2026

Following a tragic incident last year at Atwood Lake, a judge ordered Ruth Miller to a secure state psychiatric hospital. Experts testified at hearing last week that an improper medical diagnosis and severe, untreated mental illness led to the delusions that resulted in the deaths of her young son and husband.
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A West Virginia hunting ranch manager and two Ohio men face federal charges for a multi-state conspiracy to illegally transport deer without health certificates.

The famous shotgun “Bo Whoop” vanished from a duck hunt in 1948—then resurfaced decades later. Plus a guide to modern non-toxic waterfowl ammo.

Washington County residents and environmental activists protested proposed data centers in the county in downtown Washington, Pennsylvania on March 12.

Find out what Happy Harvesters 4-H, Breeders and Feeders 4-H Club, Geauga Beef & Swine 4-H Club and Country Kids & Kritters 4-H club are up to.
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A USDA survey finds nearly 80% of rented farmland is owned by non-farming landlords, many over 65, raising questions about the future of U.S. farmland.

Last year, we wrote a piece titled “Better together: A case for social housing of preweaned calves,” highlighting research showing calves raised in pairs...

See what Black River FFA, Northwestern FFA, Norwayne FFA, West Holmes FFA, East Knox FFA and Fayetteville FFA chapters are up to.

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of March 12, 2026.
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When local newspapers disappear, communities lose more than headlines. Farm and Dairy Reporter Liz Partsch reflects on why it matters.