Monthly Archives: August 2008
Over 81,000 acres in West Virginia defoliated by gypsy moth caterpillars
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- More than 81,000 acres of state, federal and private forestland in West Virginia were defoliated by gypsy moths in 2008, up...
A pet owner’s nightmare
They were such an unlikely pair, but pair they were. Playing together. Sleeping together. Eating together.They were Hamilton, 70 lovable pounds of boxer mix,...
Huff Run Watershed Restoration Partnership
Thirty-seven runners participated in a 5K Aug. 17 to raise money for the Huff Run Watershed Restoration Partnership. The race was held during the...
What I did NOT do on my summer vacation
So I had a list. It was a very nice list. An impressive list even. On this list were all the amazing, enriching things...
Hate snakes? Bet I can outrun you!
I recall lots of great stories around the campfire over the years. Those who loved to hunt always enjoyed telling their biggest, baddest hunting stories. Those who liked to fish always chimed in with great fish stories, and somehow, the subject always seemed to turn to stories of snakes.
Huge, scary, waiting-to-pounce snakes.
A Sewing Fool: The Case of the Complicated Cassocks
Once a sewing mom, always a sewing mom. If you haven't heard that phrase already, I'll take credit for it. After taking four measurements...
Farm organization is worth the money
Editor:I have been farming in southwest Ashtabula County for more than 50 years. About 14 years ago, a fellow farmer and friend, Bob Cotterman,...
Grain commodity markets bounce, but party’s over
Here are grain merchandiser Marlin Clark's conclusions from the current market. First, hindsight is 20/20. Second, timing is more important than actual prices; and, third, the party is over for this year.
Hazard A Guess: Week of Aug. 28, 2008
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
A roundup of 4-H news for Aug. 28, 2008
NEWCOMERSTOWN, Ohio — The Buckhorn Tribe 4-H club met Aug. 10 with 20 members present.
The event was held in the pavilion at Tall...
