Thursday, February 12, 2026

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...
Gob Fest

The Johnstown Galleria hosted its annual Gob Fest on Jan. 31 where vendors sold thousands of gobs, a western Pennsylvania cake-like sandwich dessert.

From sturgeon releases to new habitat grants, explore the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s 2025 successes and their ambitious conservation plans for 2026.
banded woolly bear

Their abundance, wide distribution and flexible diet make woolly bear caterpillars ideal for a home school science project. Learn how to care for them.
black walnut

Learn how to pick an ideal planting site, choose viable seeds and ensure seed germination to successfully grow a walnut tree from seed.

HSUS objects to Ohio care board's decision on veal standards.
raccoon

Raccoons can cause big problems for homeowners. Find out what you can do to stop unintentionally inviting them over.
Asian Lady Beetle

Asian Lady Beetles begin seeking shelter when outside temperatures fall in September and October. They find their way into tight cracks and crevices.

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.
brown and white chicken on white sand

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak is entering its fourth year. This week, writer Patrick Cooley looks at the latest defense strategies—from the $2 million push for edible vaccines at West Virginia University to the strict biosecurity protocols necessary to protect your bottom line. He also breaks down why traditional vaccines remain a hurdle for international trade and what producers should do now to prepare for the spring migration.