A frog spotted in a Mid-Ohio Valley pond prompts public photo submissions.

A frog was spotted basking in a Mid-Ohio Valley pond, photographed by Art Smith and shared by the News and Sentinel, inviting public submissions of local scenery. Historic Saranac Lake seeks help identifying a young skater in a 1900s photo. Verena, an Amish woman with a disability, shares her fall reflections, highlighting outdoor joys, family traditions, and mobility aids. In Altoona, a carpenter was seen installing siding, captured by the Altoona Mirror. DuBois Virtual Academy celebrates 20 years of online education. In Texas, a football game drew crowds, a murder investigation is underway, and a high school team won a long-awaited district title. Iowa’s crop harvest is on track, and a bridge between Wisconsin and Lansing has closed permanently. Six athletes are finalists for a regional athlete award, with voting open.