Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Cuyahoga River’s Sturgeon Fest marks the return of the prehistoric fish, celebrating river revival, clean water progress and a milestone for wildlife.
Mount Vernon

Catch up on FFA news from East Knox FFA, Black River FFA, Mount Vernon FFA, Northwestern FFA, Racine Southern FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
chocolate

Cocoa shortages, climate change, tariffs and rising costs mean higher prices and smaller packs of chocolate this Halloween.
Mohican State Park

Ohio State Parks earned the 2025 National Gold Medal Award as the nation’s best park system, recognized for innovation, accessibility and conservation.
Mahoning SWCD board

Mahoning SWCD will hold its annual meeting Oct. 29 at Austintown Library. Residents can vote for board supervisors and learn about conservation.
Empty milkweed pods

Richland SWCD invites residents to collect milkweed seed pods through Oct. 31 to support monarch butterflies and pollinators. Drop-off at SWCD office.
Drew Ross

Drew Manko Ross, sixth generation owner of Ross Farms, is remembered for his passion for agriculture and supporting his community after passing away.

The Barlow Independent Fair Market Livestock Auction, in Barlow, Ohio, brought in $383,175 from 218 lots this year.

The Tuscarawas County Junior Fair Sale brought in $1.8 million from 724 lots on Sept. 18-20.
Jenn Logan

The PA Beef to PA Schools program provides local beef to schools but is in jeopardy due to no funding in the 2025-26 proposed Pennsylvania state budget.