Yearly Archives: 2026
2026 Trumbull County Junior Fair Livestock Sale results
The 2026 Trumbull County Fair brought in $558,911 on during its livestock sale on July 18, 2026 from 273 lots. Get the full results and see a photo gallery here.
Public, private partnerships clear 100 years of pollution from western Pa. creek
Public and private partnerships are restoring Pennsylvania's Blacklick Creek after a century of acid mine drainage and coal waste pollution. A new water treatment facility and ongoing coal refuse removal are reviving aquatic life, allowing locals to fish in the creek for the first time.
Do you know what this mystery item from Kelleys Island is?
Give us your best guess for this new mystery item that sits outside a cottage on Kelleys Island in Lake Erie.
Oddball, eccentric or a bit of both? The case for the 16 and 28-gauge...
Jim Abrams embraces his status as an "oddball" while breaking down why unconventional gear choices often beat mainstream favorites. Explore the benefits of 16-gauge and 28-gauge twin-barrel shotguns, lightweight framing, and the ballistics behind effective square loads.
Ohio State Fair names 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, awards scholarship
Beth Burger, Jenny Crabtree and Ron Dean were recently inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame, joining more than 200 others who have made outstanding contributions toward making the Ohio State Fair.
The many lives of Fort Laurens
Fort Laurens, Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort, reveals soldiers’ hardships and new excavations as crews work to rebuild part of the stockade by 2028.
How an Ohio farmer delayed hay harvest to save nesting bobolinks
After learning that early hay harvest destroys bobolink nests, Jefferson County farmer Adam Costarella delayed cutting until July. By adjusting his grazing and haymaking schedule, he helped restore habitat for these long-distance migratory birds on his eastern Ohio farm.
Chicory: A runway of blue
Common chicory lines summer roadsides with vibrant blue blooms, but this resilient perennial is more than just a wildflower. Naturalist Tami Gingrich explores the history, edible greens, roasted root coffee recipe, and livestock forage benefits of this versatile plant.
How financial stress impacts your physical and mental health
Financial stress affects millions of Americans, triggering chronic health conditions, anxiety, and financial toxicity from medical bills. Ohio State Extension educator LuAnn Duncan explains the connection between financial well-being and physical health, plus resources to help manage the burden.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 69 (8-6-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Aug. 6, 2026.
