Former owner of Pure Gold Stables to enter plea deal in animal cruelty case
The former owner of Pure Gold Stables in Salem, Ohio, is expected to enter a plea in the animal cruelty case stemming from five dead horses found at her farm last year. Heather Birkmire is charged with five counts of cruelty to animals and another four counts related to the improper disposal of dead or destroyed animals
Donations and ornaments needed for Ohio’s Operation Evergreen
The Ohio Christmas Tree Association is officially launching its 31st annual “Operation Evergreen” project that delivers real Christmas trees to United States military personnel stationed overseas.To ensure the trees arrive in time for the holidays, the association needs any monetary donations or homemade ornaments by Nov. 10.
Swans didn’t just show up in Ohio
Trumpeter swans gliding across Ohio marshes didn’t arrive by accident. Discover the behind-the-scenes story of the biologists who hatched eggs, netted swans from helicopters, and braved messy releases to successfully restore the species to Ohio’s wetlands from columnist Jim Abrams.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 79 (10-29-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Oct. 29, 2026.
How to collect and sprout your own oak trees from acorns
Start growing your own mighty oak trees this fall. Learn how to harvest viable acorns, use the float test, manage cold dormancy in the refrigerator, and harden off seedlings for a successful spring planting in your home landscape.
Alliance church selling apple dumplings through Thanksgiving
For the 24th straight year, volunteers at Union Avenue United Methodist Church, 1843 S. Union Ave. in Alliance, Ohio, are making and selling apple dumplings this fall to raise money to support local non-profits and mission projects.
Growing Giants: Pa. couple finds joy, success in raising giant pumpkins
How do you grow a 2,565.5-pound pumpkin? For Dave and Carol Stelts of Enon Valley, Pennsylvania, it takes years of soil preparation, careful growing practices and plenty of patience. Their latest giant took first place at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers competition. Learn how the couple grows these giants — and why they keep coming back for more.
2026 Guernsey County Junior Fair Sale results
The 2026 Guernsey County Junior Fair Sale brought in $1.5 million from 644 lots on Sept. 18, 2026.
2026 Stark County Junior Fair Auction results
The Stark County Junior Fair Auction brought in $1.5 million from 909 lots on Sept. 2 and 5, 2026.
Ohio bull rider dies after injury sustained at rodeo
A 35-year-old bull rider from Waynesville, Ohio, died after being stepped on during an event at Fox Hollow Rodeo in Warren County. Friends and the rodeo community are mourning Jason Blake Saylor, remembering his deep Christian faith and passion for the sport.
