Yearly Archives: 2026

This session of the Penn State Butcher Apprenticeship will run from July 13 to Aug. 7 at Penn State’s University Park campus.

Learn how to inventory your pantry, test your pressure canner, and calculate crop yields to ensure a successful 2026 preserving year.

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.

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.

A Harrison County deer processor pleaded guilty to charges related to unlawfully selling donated venison that was meant to go to local food pantries, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.

Hazard a Guess Mystery Item No. 1300 was an “initiation paddle that was used in a paddling line by the Ohio State Patrol as well as colleges and others upon graduation."

Let’s be honest: If you live in Ohio, you’re going to have a "run-in" with a wild animal eventually. It’s part of the deal when we share our landscape with nature. Whether it’s a skunk under the barn or a raccoon in the trash, these moments are inevitable. The goal isn't just to get rid of them; It’s to learn how to coexist by being smarter about our own backyards. Retired wildlife officer Jim Abrams explains why critter trouble is inevitable and how to manage your own uninvited guests.

Columnist Paul Locher how Ohio pioneers fought cabin fever by carving intricate butter prints, creating early American folk art and a clever way to brand farm goods.

Don't settle for "good enough." Discover how moving beyond the "usual, customary, and reasonable" mindset helps kids build grit and reach their full potential.

Eliza Blue reflects on her 48th birthday, the wisdom of age, and why "mistakes" like Girl Scout cookies and pony dreams are always worth the joy.