Yearly Archives: 2002
First-of-a-kind stamp exhibit open at Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Philatelic Firsts, open through Oct. 28 at the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum, showcases first-of-their-kind items from the first Hawaiian stamps to the first American invert stamp error.
Fall foliage shows effects of drought
This year's drought - the latest in a four-year span of sharply lower-than-normal precipitation - might be the mother of all foliage-foiling weather conditions.
Auctioneer’s license revoked
The Ohio Department of Agriculture revoked the auctioneer's license of Dennis D. Osburn of Vienna, W.Va., after finding an investigation showed he kept thousands of dollars from an auction that did not belong to him.
Attention Civil War buffs: Two Morgan’s Raid tours Oct. 12
Two Morgan's Raid Tours - following the path of Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan and his men through Carroll County, Ohio - will bring the events of July 26, 1863, to life.
Apples are at the core of the fun in Historic Zoar Village
Historic Zoar Village, once noted for its apples and music, will commemorate that heritage at its annual Apfelfest, Oct. 5-6.
Antiques sale and show in Canfield Sept. 28 and 29
An antiques sale and show is scheduled for Sept. 28-29 at the Canfield Fairgrounds in Canfield, Ohio.
A year later: Crop industry taking safety issues more seriously
Terrorist incidents causes people to recommit to being more vigilant in following safety procedures - even on the farm.
Branching out: Hobbyists go nuts with crop trees
Although growing crop nut trees is typically a hobby, there is a market for the product.
Aquafarmer: The lure of fish, shrimp
Seafood farmers aren't wading through murky waters of improbability.
Looking for profits? Farms poised to cash in at market
Even though commodity farm production is grim, there are opportunities to continue farming and remain profitable for farmers with all types of soils and tools on hand.
