Yearly Archives: 2026
Pa. Farm Bureau appoints Stoltzfus as vice president
Glenn Stoltzfus was appointed to serve as interim vice president of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau after Tommy Nagle vacated the position to become president after Chris Hoffman resigned in July. Hoffman was recently appointed to serve as state director of USDA Rural Development.
Pa.’s oldest Izaak Walton League conservation group celebrates 100 years
The Oil City Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, Pennsylvania's oldest chapter, recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Founded in 1926 to protect local waterways, the group hosted an 'Envirobash' event featuring stream monitoring, wildlife education and history to inspire conservation.
Pa. hunters donate record amount of venison to feed hungry families
Pennsylvania hunters donated a record 294,844 pounds of venison during the 2025-26 season through Hunters Sharing the Harvest, the group recently shared. The effort equates to 1.2 million servings distributed to food-insecure families across the state.
Civil War letters home, part 3
In new Civil War letters home to Jeromesville, Ohio, the Boyd family faces heartbreak after learning of 21-year-old James's death at Vicksburg. Meanwhile, eldest brother John writes from a hospital bed and Stephen shares updates on camp life and Southern politics.
How the 1833 washboard patent changed early American laundry
The patenting of the washboard in 1833 inspired tinsmiths, potters, and wood turners across Ohio to craft early laundry devices. Explore the history of handmade washboards, possers, and the weekly frontier tradition of "Blue Monday."
First case of scrapie detected in U.S. sheep in more than 5 years
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed classical scrapie in a sheep slaughtered at a facility in Oregon. Scrapie is an fatal, degenerative disease that impacts sheep and goats.
The Rings of Saturn: A game warden’s view of the universe
Retired Paulding County wildlife officer Duane Bailey has released his new book, "The Rings of Saturn: A Game Warden's View of the Universe." From lion encounters to poacher busts, the book shares 30 years of humor, heartbreak, and wild field experiences from rural Ohio.
Say ‘cheese!’ — it’s good for you
With U.S. cheese consumption up 30% over the last two decades, this dairy staple offers essential protein and calcium. OSU Extension specialist Maurice Eastridge breaks down the health facts on saturated fat and sodium, plus how cheese demand directly impacts milk prices for farmers.
Part two: Civil War letters home
In letters home to Jeromesville, Ohio, Union soldiers John and Stephen Boyd share the realities of Civil War camp life—from treasured boot shipments and home-cooked treats to draft dodgers, sibling squabbles, and the deep desire for news from home.
Stop asking for reviews: The joy of thrift store shopping
From Home Depot hounding us for shelf bracket reviews to app pop-ups asking if we're enjoying ourselves, modern retail won't leave us alone. Here is why yard sales, estate sales, and thrift stores are superior: no tracking, no surveys, and sometimes even free baked goods.
