HOME IMPROVEMENT: Pressure-treated woods leach arsenic
Structures using chromated copper arsenate treated wood have been considered safe for use by children, but recent tests of soil around some play equipment, however, have make this assumption questionable.
New farm income report a mixed bag, driven by livestock sector
The USDA's Economic Research Service reports farm income has hit a record, but the farm component of total household income has fallen for fourth year in a row.
Ohio United Methodist delegation urges restraint to congressmen
Meeting with Sen. George Voinovich, the delegation from the East Ohio Conference delivered a message on behalf of Bishop Bruce R. Ough and his cabinet about the need "to maintain that creative tension" in finding a faithful response.
Washington’s Revolutionary War tent conserved in Colonial Williamsburg
Gen. George Washington did not sleep under it, but he did plan the victory at Yorktown, the last major battle of the American Revolution, under it.
Barn-sized Old Glory
Made from vinyl truck tarps the Brimfield flag can fly proudly forever.
Fall sniffles: The cure’s as bad as the condition
School nurses believe that the "cure" for symptoms of nasal allergy may affect school performance in a way not all that different than if they were left untreated.
Pastors’ insights from Oklahoma City bombing offer healing, hope for nation
Six years after the Oklahoma bombing, several people are still receiving free counseling offered by the United Methodist Church's Oklahoma Annual Conference. The conference's Volunteers-In-Mission program is prepared to send teams to New York and Washington if they're needed.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: Lorain County farm family wins Century Farm award
The McConnell family of Hickory Grove Farms near Wellington, Ohio, was recognized as Ohio's 2001 Outstanding Century Farm.
Guard helps rescue New York victim
He doesn't know her name, or who she is. He thinks she was a tourist. But the face ... he will never forget the face.
Timing critical to forage harvest
A combination of in-field observation and more scientific measurements gives producers the most accurate indicator of optimal harvest date.
