Police investigating remains of four horses found in Salem, Ohio stables
Skeletal remains of four horses were found at Ohio’s former Pure Gold Stables, sparking an animal cruelty investigation and community outrage.
A tale of a lost Christmas
Boxes of discarded Christmas ornaments lead to a search, a reunion and a reminder for the author that love and family memories outlive us.
Horse owners need options for humane disposal of animal
Editor:I would like to know when will people wake up to the problems American horses and their owners are facing. The horse industry is...
Portage County Farm Bureau to host Temple Grandin May 15
The Portage County Farm Bureau will host Temple Grandin on May 15 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Ravenna High School Auditorium, 6589 N Chestnut St., Ravenna.
Ohio invests $30M to address large animal vet shortage
Ohio is investing $30 million in OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine to expand rural veterinary care, strengthen biosecurity, and support agriculture statewide.
EPA says it did not approve pesticides with PFAS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently approved two new pesticides that environmental groups say contain PFAS "forever chemicals."
Comp Dairy Farm fire sparks a fairy-tale love story for Daniel and Deanna Duma
A dairy farm fire sparked an unexpected love story for Daniel and Deanna Duma, leading to marriage, a new life together and their first child on the way.
Horses can’t lie down for too long
URBANA, Ill. — It’s something you wouldn’t believe could happen unless you saw it. You walk out to the barn in the morning and...
Well-pad setback petition moves on to Pennsylvania DEP
The petition asks the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to consider adopting setbacks of 3,281 feet from any building and drinking water well, 5,280 feet from any building serving vulnerable populations (including schools and hospitals) and 750 feet from any surface water. Currently, the minimum statewide setback distance from homes and private wells is 500 feet.
Ohio farm preserves worker’s turkey tradition for Thanksgiving
Mason Kisamore Family Farms supports the tradition of giving turkeys to employees for Thanksgiving by selling hundreds to local businesses at a discount.





















