Ohio’s Utica Shale oil and gas production dips in first quarter
Ohio's horizontal well natural gas production from the first quarter of 2019 was down 8.8% from the final quarter of 2018, but showed a 14.57% increase over the first quarter of 2018.
Farmers unable to plant facing tough decisions
Farmers who have crop insurance need to make tough decisions regarding their growing season, and deadlines are looming.
Texas court tosses 2015 water rule
A federal court invalidated the 2015 expansion of federal jurisdiction over small and isolated waters.
Local authors explore Stark County food history
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.
Insurance tips for Ohioans impacted by severe weather
The Ohio Department of Insurance offers the following tips to help Ohioans avoid scams and work toward recovery following this week’s severe weather.
Good weather has (some) farmers smiling again
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.
How to install sticky bands to trap the spotted lanternfly
Learn how to obtain and install sticky bands to manage spotted lanternflies on your property, while avoiding bycatch — accidentally trapping other animals.
The forgotten history of Memorial Day
The authentic story of how Memorial Day came into being.
Advice for graduates: Pondering the big questions
Editor Susan Crowell poses questions to the Class of 2019 (and just about everyone).
Watching a train wreck happen
Alan Guebert scrutinizes President Trump's recent actions in working toward — or backpedaling out of — a trade agreement with China.






















