Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Richard “TJ” Freije won the 2024 World Automobile Auctioneers Championship on April 26, held at the ADESA Indianapolis Auction. His son, Tyce, took third place in the contest.

Inspiring a new generation of agricultural researchers and professionals is just one of the new programs underway at Central State University, which celebrated 10 years of land-grant status at their second annual Open House on April 26.
blackburnian warbler

Naturalist Linda Gilbert will host a “bird sit” on World Migratory Bird Day, May 18 from 6:30-11 a.m. at Geauga Park District’s newest park, Troy Wetlands.
Lake Erie Walleye

Fish Ohio records from Lake Erie show 3,916 catches of trophy fish from 17 different species were submitted in 2023.
A tom turkey displays his plumage

Youth wild turkey hunters in Ohio checked 1,785 birds during the special youth-only hunting weekend on April 13-14.
Gypsy moth female with egg mass

The Ohio Department of Agriculture will begin aerial treatments to control populations of the invasive species the spongy moth, formerly called Gypsy Moth.
cave

Hocking Hills State Park’s Ash Cave will provide the perfect acoustic setting for a performance by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra on June 16.
boots dancing

The Friendly Squares will host its monthly square dance (Pie Night) May 11 from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Niles SCOPE Center.
Civil War Cannons

Visit Century Village Museum May 25-26 to experience the tumultuous era of the American Civil War.
Precision Planting truck

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awarded $2.9 million to seven applicants for the PA State Clean Diesel Grant program.