Wednesday, December 24, 2025
wheat

Marlin Clark weighs current conditions in the grain markets to explain the continued slide of corn, soybean and wheat prices.

Reporter Liz Partsch, Editor Rachel Wagoner and Art Director David Hartong received honors in two contests.
Lavender Meadows

Vicki Wissler was inspired to open up Lavender Meadows Farm at the age of 60 after her kids moved out of the house; now her lavender plants are flourishing.
Caesar Creek

The ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves will host special deer hunts at eight state nature preserves across Ohio during the 2024-25 hunting season.
Ruffed Grouse

ODNR Division of Wildlife is asking the public to report sightings of wild turkeys and ruffed grouse this summer for its annual population surveys.
plane

Michael Porter from East Liverpool, Ohio, recently received the Gold “Lindy” award at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.
Jason Fallon

Jason Fallon was inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame on Aug. 1 for his service and dedication to managing the Natural Resources Park.
Pearl valley cheese

Pearl Valley Cheese of Fresno, Ohio, received the overall grand champion award for its Swiss cheese, at the 2024 Ohio State Fair Cheese Contest.
Second Breaking Boundaries Pig Show

The Ohio Pork Council hosted its second “Breaking Boundaries Pig Show” July 26 at the Ohio State Fair.
record channel cat

John Tyler Rutherford caught the 43.51-inch, 46.70-pound channel catfish in his father’s farm pond in Wayne County on July 2.