Yearly Archives: 2026
Ohio Amish woman found not guilty by insanity in son’s drowning death
Ruth Miller, of Millersburg, Ohio, was found not guilty by reason of insanity after experts cited severe mental illness. She was charged in the drowning death of her 4-year-old son at Atwood Lake campground last summer.
Can you identify this double-sided serrated axe?
Hazard a Guess Item No. 1301 is some kind of axe, submitted by a gentleman from West Virginia. Can you help us identify what it is and how it is used?
Weather, you like it or not
Explore how Ohio wildlife survives Arctic blasts and get the latest expert report on HPAI (Bird Flu) impacts on Canada geese and other wild bird species.
The sky dance: Witnessing the American woodcock’s spring ritual
The American Woodcock—affectionately known by nicknames like the "timberdoodle" or "bogsucker"—kicks off its annual sky dance, a breathtaking aerial display performed under the cover of twilight. This isn't just a bird flight; it’s a full-scale production, according to natural colunist Tami Gingrich
What words of wisdom would you share with your younger self?
From 4 a.m. chores to the sting of lost love, a reflective look at the childhood lessons that build character and the beauty of life on the farm.
How to repair mud and hay feeding damage after winter feeding
Did you know the waste area from feeding 1 hay bale can breed 1 million stable flies? Learn "mud math" and expert steps from Ohio State University Extension's John Yost on how to restore damaged pastures and boost forage quality.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 47 (3-5-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of March 5, 2026.
Roundup of FFA news for the week of March 5, 2026
Find out what West Holmes FFA, Black River FFA, West Branch FFA, Ashland FFA and Hillsdale FFA chapters are up to.
How not to be the star of a true crime documentary
Avoid lighting up a room or being a "pillar of the community." Kymberly Foster Seabolt shares satirical tips to ensure Keith Morrison never narrates your life.
Seldom Seen Whiskey Company launches first batch of maple whiskey
Building on the success of their award-winning bourbon-barrel-aged maple syrup, Kevin and Morgan Holy, of Montville, Ohio, are bringing their story full circle by aging rye whiskey in barrels previously used for their signature syrup. This unique spirit will make its debut during Seldom Seen Farm’s annual pancake breakfasts on March 7, 8, 14 and 15.
