Monthly Archives: October 2010
The old gray mare has loped
The old gray mare, she ain’t what she used to be. You know the one — she galloped in and got you all excited...
ODA launches investigation into resale of Jefferson Co. grand champion lamb
Everyone’s trying to figure out how the Jefferson County grand champion lamb avoided slaughter as required by law.
On the road to France, where buckets of butter and veal fill their stomachs
When the lovely Catherine and I travel, we often follow a plan that is purposely vague. Sure, we know where we’re going, but the...
Matthew Timmins
NEW SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — More than 50 trucks, including a monster or two, led the procession from Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home to Glenview Cemetery...
Circuit court calls part of Ohio’s milk labeling law unconstitutional
Processors can now label milk as "rbST-free." Decision also claims a compositional difference exists between rbST-free and rbST-treated milk.
Fall is time to prepare boats for winter season
by Mike TontimoniaIt’s time. Time that is, to put boats and motors to sleep for the winter. Do it right and your boat will...
Corn prices prevent hog producers from expanding
URBANA -- Hog producers were ready to expand this fall. That may have been appropriate when 2010 corn prices were expected to close at...
Lee E. Fetters
Lee E. Fetters, 84, a lifetime resident of New Lyme, Ohio, died Sept. 28, 2010, at Jefferson Healthcare Center. He was born Jan. 24,...
Stark Farm Bureau honors Tressel for distinguished service
This year’s distinguished service award at the Stark County Farm Bureau annual meeting went to Jim Tressel, a 13-year president of the county’s fair...
CAUV rates are increasing; just how much will remain a mystery for now
A meeting held by the Ohio Farm Bureau, was to alert the public to changes in the CAUV program.