Ruby-throated hummingbirds will soon be back
Their tiny size, acrobatic flying ability, and eagerness to use nectar feeders make hummingbirds one of America’s favorite backyard birds. This fascination always triggers...
Land bulls, bears and squirrels
The neighborhood farmer grapevine, fiber optic for years now, was set abuzz two weeks ago with news that a 237-acre piece of the township...
Hunters bring their turkey season questions to Thomas Gobbolier
With Ohio’s spring wild turkey season just weeks away it’s time to listen to hunting advice from Thomas Gobbolier, an unrecognized expert ,but a...
Red-backed salamanders rule Appalachian forests
Vertebrate animals are those with backbones — fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. As a group, they are much less abundant than invertebrates such...
Baby, you can drive my car
Proving once again you can’t trust the government, our fair state has decided my son is old enough to drive. This, of course, is...
Bad news: Yes, it’s been a cold spring; good news: possibly less frost risk
I’ve been hearing many complaints about the weather. We all know to expect variable weather in early spring, so I decided to look up...
Forgive them: An unforgiving spirit can destroy joy in your life
I was thinking recently about my parents who are now both in heaven. The thought came to me about my years of growing up, and it suddenly dawned on me the many times they forgave me of my actions and even worse. They forgave me because they loved me.
Farm-raised athlete inspires us all
In a world in which role models are sorely needed, this farm girl from Fresno, Ohio, stands impressive and tall.
Keep a wary eye on your tile line or you will suffer the consequences
I have improved tile drainage around my property and have clear open outlets to the road ditch. In low flows everything is fine, but...
Saying goodbye: Trying to become Miriam Miller’s daughter
Editor Susan Crowell says goodbye to her mother.
