Yearly Archives: 2026
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.
The fading flicker: How to save fireflies in your own backyard
Land development and light pollution are dimming the magic of lightning bugs. Learn simple steps to restore habitat and bring the glow back to your yard.
The party of limited government and the 2026 farm trade crisis
U.S. ag trade deficits hit $41B amid tariff volatility and costly carbon pipelines. Discover how 2026 policies are creating a "muddle" for American farmers.
H5N1 in the milking parlor: New insights into transmission and risks
Ohio State University's Natalie Tarbuck takes a deep dive into H5N1 bird flu in U.S. dairy herds, from udder health to biosecurity. Discover why commercial milk remains safe and how the virus is evolving.
The fog calendar: Using folk wisdom to predict prairie spring storms
Discover the South Dakota "fog calendar" with Eliza Blue. Learn how this prairie folk wisdom predicts spring storms as calving season begins.
Penn State launches 2026 session of the Butcher Apprenticeship Program
This session of the Penn State Butcher Apprenticeship will run from July 13 to Aug. 7 at Penn State’s University Park campus.
Planning your 2026 summer garden: How to prep for canning season
Learn how to inventory your pantry, test your pressure canner, and calculate crop yields to ensure a successful 2026 preserving year.
Lake Erie shipwreck identified after 157 years
After a decade of searching, the National Museum of the Great Lakes and CLUE have finally identified a mysterious Lake Erie shipwreck as The Clough, a 125-foot stone-hauler lost to a brutal 1868 storm. This historic discovery was confirmed by unique architectural details and a distinctive hull patch, bringing a 150-year-old mystery to a close. The identification also serves as a poignant tribute to lead diver David VanZandt, who dedicated his life to uncovering the lake's hidden history.
Columbus woman charged in online auction bid-rigging scheme
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has announced the indictment of Lindsay Klein (aka Lindsay Leslie) following a joint investigation into her business, Priceless Discoveries. Klein is accused of running a shill bidding scheme that artificially inflated online auction prices.


















