Yearly Archives: 2026
ODNR seeking NW Ohio wetland restoration sites
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking new H2Ohio project applications in northwest Ohio.
Old Ugly and the great divide: Two sides of a 50-year-old fish tale
Two classmates, two wildly different stories. Read Jim Abrams and Mike Batchelor’s hilarious conflicting accounts of a legendary day at the fishing hole.
ODNR fish hatchery open houses coming up
Hatchery open houses are free of charge and provide time for visitors to see fish up close before they are stocked into one of Ohio’s many public lakes and rivers.
Farmers, local officials fight against MARL transmission line in Pa., W.Va.
The project would span more than 100 miles and is intended to strengthen the electric grid and support growing energy demand from data centers. But those opposed say it could affect farmland, property rights and future land use across rural communities.
Ohio 4-H recognizes volunteers
The 2026 class of the Hall of Fame includes Sherri Martin, of Warren County; Amy Fleshman, of Franklin County; and the late Dan Messaros, of Lorain County.
Lake Erie daily limits announced for 2026 fishing season
All Lake Erie angler daily harvest limits remain unchanged in Ohio for 2026 and will be in effect through April 30, 2027.
Farmers, vets react to OSU plan: More veterinarians needed but retention is key
At a Wooster town hall, Ohio farmers and veterinarians voiced support for OSU's Protect OHIO plan, which aims to address the shortage of rural vets in Ohio, but warned that student recruitment alone won't fix the rural veterinarian retention problem.
Can you help us identify Mystery Item No. 1303?
Do you know what this is? Hazard a guess at this new item, which came from the Westmoreland Fair Antique Committee, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
Maple sugaring put the exclamation point on winter work for pioneers
From sumac spiles to bobsleds, discover the traditional tools and annual rites of pioneer maple sugaring before the age of modern vacuum systems.
Don’t rush the grass: Spring pasture tips that actually pay off
Grazing too early is like cashing a check before payday. Learn why waiting for proper plant height and using rotational grazing protects your forage all season.
