Yearly Archives: 2026

As graduation season arrives, it’s normal to feel emotional about your children growing up. But letting go isn't an ending—it's a beautiful transition. Learn why the ultimate goal of parenting is raising independent adults who no longer need you, but still genuinely want you around.

Severe spring freezes have devastated Ohio and Pennsylvania orchards, causing record-breaking crop losses. After early blooms were destroyed by dropping temperatures, local farmers are facing drastic shortages of apples, peaches and plums.

Ohio State University Extension Educator Holly Bandy shares how parents can use summer break to build resilience in children. Discover why stepping back, allowing "safe failures" and encouraging a growth mindset helps kids develop critical life skills that last into adulthood.

The Ohio Attorney General is seeking an emergency court order to force the eastern Ohio village of Harrisville to fix a failed wastewater system that is spewing raw sewage into a local waterway.

What does the Civil War teach us today? After visiting the 41st annual Civil War reenactment at Century Village Museum in Burton, Ohio, Farm and Dairy Reporter Paul Rowley takes us past the blank musket fire and 19th-century camps to explore how we remember the war. From the clear moral center of ending slavery to ongoing debates surrounding the "Lost Cause" narrative, this event is a reminder that history is never simple.

Retired wildlife officer Jim Abrams honors Margaret "Peggy" Park, an Ohio State grad and trailblazer for women in law enforcement. Explore the story of her tragic sacrifice in the line of duty and how her courage continues to shape wildlife officer training and conservation across the nation.

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of May 28, 2026.

Dormant and aging nuclear plants are getting a second life thanks to the massive energy demands of AI. Microsoft and Meta are leading the charge, signing 20-year deals to ensure their data centers stay online 24/7. But with the average U.S. reactor turning 44 years old, the path to a "clean" energy future comes with big questions about waste, safety and infrastructure upgrades.

Piketon, Ohio is set to host the world’s largest AI data center at its historic nuclear site, Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. As a "nuclear renaissance" promises economic growth, residents fear the site's radioactive legacy. Explore the human cost of the AI power boom.

"So babe, I’ve been thinking..." After 30 years, Kymberly Foster Seabolt reflects on the perks of marrying for maintenance rather than money. It’s a humorous look at love, DIY renovations, and the legacy of a skilled partner as they pass their tools and "can-do" spirit down to the next generation.