Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Kimberly Kenney and Barbara Abbott

To reflect on the history of food in Stark County, Kimberly Kenney and Barbara Abbott wrote Stark County Food: From Early Farming to Modern Meals. 
storm damage to a barn

The Ohio Department of Insurance offers the following tips to help Ohioans avoid scams and work toward recovery following this week’s severe weather.
wet field, prevented planting, weather

Large areas of the Midwest still have very little planting done. Where it is good, it is very good, but where it is bad, it is awful.
Spotted lanternfly sticky band traps

Learn how to obtain and install sticky bands to manage spotted lanternflies on your property, while avoiding bycatch — accidentally trapping other animals.

The authentic story of how Memorial Day came into being.
graduation, soybean field, advice for life,

Editor Susan Crowell poses questions to the Class of 2019 (and just about everyone).
Donald trump cartoon with thumbs up

Alan Guebert scrutinizes President Trump's recent actions in working toward — or backpedaling out of — a trade agreement with China.
tariffs, soybeans, Ohio farm,

Since Sept. 1, 2018, American soybean exports to China have declined by 80% of the three-year annual average. It will take years to rebuild that market.
bird in bird bath

Providing a birdbath is an easy way to attract more birds to your yard. Learn how to create an ideal setup for the birds and conditions in your backyard.
USMDA, trade agreement, Canada, Mexico, U.S.

The governments of the United States, Mexico and Canada have reached an agreement to roll back metal tariffs, known as Section 232 tariffs, a move that could hasten passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.