First steps to flight began at Kitty Hawk
Most of the information the Wright brothers amassed was theory, not fact, said officials from the U.S. Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. In 1900, they decided to put the theories to test and set out for Kitty Hawk.
Four state extensions offering conference to consider midlife
"Celebrating Midlife" will be April 7-9 at Oglebay Restort and Conference Center in Wheeling, sponsored by the cooperative extension services of Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Gypsy moth damage increasing in Ohio
Wandering across Ohio, gypsy moth larvae are stripping acres of Ohio's woodlands.
Hand-carved wooden ware on display in Ashtabula
Local artist Lyle W. Siekkinen will exhibit his wooden bowls, ladles, spoons and dishes reminiscent of colonial America at the Ashtabula Arts Center in January.
Herd bull use grows in dairy breeding
Ray L. Nebel, extension dairy scientist in reproductive management at Virginia Tech discusses when and how natural bull service is an option.
House passes brownfields reform bill
The U.S. House of Representatives passes legislation aimed at making it easier to reuse lightly contaminated industrial sites, known as brownfields.
Trade authority is critical first step
A Pennsylvania farmer commends Rep. Phil English for his vote in support of Trade Promotion Authority.
Inspired by our nation’s foundation
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the importance of agriculture to the nation's economy.
Watchmaker’s hands create a lifetime of work
Mark Baker who has his own clock repair shop in Damascus says just about every person who comes into his shop has a story to shares behind the piece they bring.
A tart cherry a day keeps the doctor away
Taking whole fruit capsules containing cherries has been shown to provide relief from arthritis and joint pain.
