Monthly Archives: August 2002
Hale Farm hosts train ride and Civil War battle
Accompany Union reinforcements of the 8th Ohio Volunteer Infantry reenactors group as they head south aboard Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to meet their fellow troops for the battle at Hale Farm and Village Aug. 10.
Five years later: George Washington’s gristmill is anxious for visitors
After five years of intense research and restoration work, George Washington's gristmill at Mount Vernon opened earlier this year.
Economic stimulus? Just enforce NAFTA
Enforcing NAFTA could be a powerful economic stimulus package and anti-terrorism tool.
Dankfest celebrates German heritage
Harmony Museum's Dankfest Aug. 24-25 always concentrates on the unique history of the community founded in 1804 by German separatists and resettled in 1815 by Mennonites.
Come to Eastern Ohio Sawmill Day Sept. 28
The Eastern Ohio Sawmill Day will cover a range of topics to get you started sawing your own lumber.
Classic cars gather for Crawford’s Cruise-In August 25 in Cleveland
More than 150 vintage cars of all makes, models, years, and styles from Stutz Bearcats to Studebakers are expected to be at this year's Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum's Cruise-In.
Alta-View Farms shows grand champion, wins premier banners
Alta-View Malachi Sammy, the first-placed aged cow, grabbed the grand champion banner at the Southwest Pa. Holstein Championship Show.
Mare loss: Help, but still no cause
The USDA program will allow horse breeders to borrow money so they can replace mares and foals lost or disabled by mare reproductive loss syndrome.
Feeding beef cows hay during winter months can tear up farm budget book
The mindset that beef cows should be fed hay in the winter eats up farm profits. Alternative feeding methods can reduce cost without affecting productivity, and August is the time to start thinking about them.
Temperatures, bids soar at Columbiana County Fair
Temperatures in the upper 90s and a $12 bid on the grand champion steer equaled plenty of hot action during the 2002 Columbiana County Fair.
