Yearly Archives: 2025
Into hot water
A broken water heater sparks memories, laughter and gratitude as one couple looks back on 29 years of old-house quirks, family and the joys of hot water.
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."
Ag Toy Drive brings in nearly $12,000 to buy gifts for children in need
The toy drive hosted by the Ashland and Wayne Young Ag Professionals and the Medina County Young Farmers marked its ninth year with what organizers say was their biggest fundraising haul yet.
EHM detected in Pennsylvania not linked to Waco outbreak
Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy was reported Nov. 27 in horses at a farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. State ag officials said there were no known links to the EHM outbreak that began at a barrel racing event in Waco, Texas.
Ohio hunters can donate harvested deer to support local food pantries
Deer donation days are Dec. 1, 2, 6, and 7. Division of Wildlife staff will be available at donation locations to assist with drop-offs.
Ohio families can still sign up for Toys for Tots Program until Dec. 1
Ohio’s oil and gas industry is once again partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program to support families across eight eastern Ohio counties through its 12th Annual Toy Distribution Days this December.
Shop small, shop local: Ways to keep your holiday dollars in the community
Christmas ads flash across the TV screen every few minutes, begging viewers to buy gifts for loved ones at corporate department stores. But what if we could support our local farmers, producers and artists this year instead?
Roundup of 4-H news for Nov. 27, 2025
Catch up on 4-H news from the Columbiana County 4-H Program and Tuscarawas County 4-H.
Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 27, 2025
Catch up on FFA news from Black River FFA, East Knox FFA, Waterford FFA, Delta FFA, Fayetteville FFA, Hillsdale FFA, Zane Trace FFA, Norwayne FFA and more.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 34 (11-27-25)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Nov. 27, 2025.


















