Yearly Archives: 2026
How a Farmall M and family restored Grandpa Charlie’s spark
Life is full of sad and glorious moments. Discover how an autumn 1959 farm sale, a red Farmall M tractor, and the love of a growing young family helped restore joy, purpose, and laughter to a grieving great-grandfather who had lost his spark.
In good (enough) health
Columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt humorously reflects on the daily struggle of adult meal planning, healthy eating, and packing lunches. From trading sad spinach salads for Dairy Queen runs, she shares why balancing good health with life's simple pleasures is easier said than done.
The one you choose: How a feisty runt puppy won a hunter’s heart
Retired wildlife officer Jim Abrams reflects on the quiet heartache and hope of choosing a new hunting dog. Discover how an unexpectedly feisty runt puppy named Bramble stole the show and made the final decision for him in the whelping box.
An invasive beetle is threatening the pawpaw just as Americans learn to love it
North America's largest native fruit is having a renaissance—and facing a deadly new threat. Discover the Indigenous history, regional comeback and invasive beetle battle behind the pawpaw.
Ashtabula County Junior Fair Market Animal Sale
The Ashtabula County Junior Fair Market Animal Sale brought in $720,608 from 301 lots on Aug. 15, 2026.
Why Ohio farmers should save nitrogen application for spring
Thinking about applying nitrogen fertilizer this fall? Ohio State University Extension educator Lee Beers breaks down the risks, soil temperature thresholds, and why delaying nitrogen application until spring is recommended to protect your crop investment and prevent costly nutrient loss.
Greene County Fair (Pa.) 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale
The Greene County Fair 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale in southwestern Pennsylvania brought in $543,785.50 from 96 market lamb lots and 34 market steer lots on Aug. 13, 2026.
Jacktown Fair (Pa.) 4-H Rabbit & Goat Sale
The 2026 Jacktown Fair, in Greene County, Pennsylvania, brought in $107,325 from 16 meat rabbit pens and 40 market goat lots.
Mystery solved: The story of the joggling bench
In a recent Hazard a Guess column, readers identify Mystery Item No. 1308 as a joggling board. Discover the 1803 South Carolina origin story behind this porch staple, why it became known as a courting bench, and how it was originally designed to help ease rheumatism.
Pa. statewide energy regulator warns of power outages due to data centers
Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission released a study that found data centers pose a serious risk to consumers if electricity demand outpaces supply.
