Monthly Archives: April 2001
Bullying and teasing rate as children’s biggest problems
Children aged 8 to 15 listed bullying and teasing as a higher concern than the pressure to have sex, AIDS, racism, or to try alcohol or drugs.
Beatles-related exhibits at theRock and Roll Hall of Fame
The current John Lennon exhibition has been extended at least through the end of the year and an exhibit on Stuart Sutcliffe, the "other" Beatle, will open May 15.
Atrazine not causing groundwater pollution
The herbicide atrazine isn't causing groundwater pollution, but its effect on surface water is another question.
Amphora collectors gather for event
The second conference on Amphora glass was held last month in Meadville, Pa.
It doesn’t sound or smell like a Harley!
Harold Benich of Albion, Pa., has build a diesel powered motorcycle from genuine Harley-Davidson parts and a diesel engine scrapped from an old Miller welder. It smells like French-fried potatoes, and sounds like a tractor.
Horsin’ around just comes naturally for this crew
Mahoning County's newest 4-H club, The North Jackson Corral Crue started out a family affair, but now has 10 youth, ranging in age from 8 to 16.
Carroll beef alliance starts Round II
The Carroll County Ohio Premium Beef Cattle Producers have made a few changes to the way they will cooperate to improve the genetics and marketability of their cow-calf operations, and are about to breed a second round of calves.
Biodiesel found in more and more tanks
In the past year, as pure soy biodiesel licensed to a number of manufacturers by the National Biodiesel Board has gained more general acceptance, the amount of soy oil being burned as automotive fuel has skyrocketed.
Is E. coli coming to your county fair
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell issues a call to action to fair officials before the upcoming fair season.
A man and his machines
Charles Gander, of Stoneboro, Pa., has turned his "big toys" into a booming business, turning a lifelong love affair with machinery into a custom farming sideline growing as fast as corn in July.
