Remembering an old friend
By JAMES MCCONNELLI read something the other day that brought into focus some things I don’t normally talk about. The anonymous quote said simply,...
Honoring our veterans, our heroes
Each morning, by dawn's early light, Ohioans Virgil and June Smith look out their dining room window at the memorial Virgil has literally cut in stone to honor America and salute the seven sons his mother and father sent off to serve in our country's military.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 11, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS -- Jeff Stimmell of the Hillsdale FFA Chapter in Ohio was one of 44 state winners participating in the 2010 National FFA extemporaneous...
‘Human error’ leads to egg recall involving Ohio Fresh Eggs
No illnesses, but situation could have been serious.
Refrigerate your pumpkin pie, even if the store doesn’t
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- The U.S. pumpkin crop has been plentiful this year, so pre-season sales should offer opportunities to purchase pumpkin for breads, rolls...
Funding approved for 5 Ohio projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority recently approved financing for five new projects from the $150 million advanced energy portion of...
Nationwide gives $100,000 to children’s farm safety campaign
URBANDALE, Iowa -- Farm Safety 4 Just Kids recently received $100,000 from Nationwide Insurance, presented by Gary A. Douglas, president and COO of Nationwide...
Ohio farm stay shares country living experience
They admit to being farmer ‘newbies,’ but Dan and Annette Morgan plan to continue learning, and sharing their lessons.
Ashland Co. 4-H members honored at annual banquet
By JOYCE L. RITCHIEContributing writerMore than 200 Ashland County 4-H members, advisers and family members attended this year's 4-H recognition banquet held Nov. 4...
Illinois researchers discover potential new virus in switchgrass
URBANA – University of Illinois researchers have confirmed the first report of a potential new virus belonging to the genus Marafivirus in switchgrass, a...
