Monthly Archives: December 2008
Agroforestry can be sustainable source of supplemental income
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Instead of dedicating massive acreage to a traditional, plantation-style Christmas tree farm, think outside the box, said University of Kentucky Forestry...
Ray McPherson
MINERVA, Ohio -- Ray McPherson, 90, of Minerva, died Nov. 23, 2008, in his home following a short illness.
He was born June 12,...
Simmons adds 190,000 bushels storage
SALEM, Ohio -- Customer demand for more space allowed Simmons Grain Company, on the south side of Salem, to recently complete a massive expansion.According...
Show off your art talent at Canstruction
MASSILLON, Ohio — The Massillon Area Chamber of Commerce and the Massillon Museum would like local architects, engineers, contractors, designers and students mentored by...
Take these tips for extending poinsettia life
URBANA, Ill. — With proper care, your holiday poinsettia plant can bring pleasure for weeks or even months after the holiday season ends, said...
BBB offers advice to consumers if retailer goes broke
YOUNGSTOWN — As a result of the declining economy, the number of retailers closing their doors has increased substantially, leaving confused shoppers wondering what...
Life is full of surprises: Enjoy the good ones
I have always prided myself on being the smart, savvy sort. The type that no one can “put one over on.” The type to...
Post-its are a big help with all the lists
Now the endless lists begin. What did we ever do BP — Before Post-its — because the list never happens to be where we...
County fair harness racers say thanks
Editor:On behalf of Standardbred owners and trainers who race in Ohio, I would like to thank the area counties who are members of the...
Corn growers in court to protest VeraSun’s corn contract woes
ST. LOUIS -- National Corn Growers Association Chairman Ron Litterer and others have filed a formal objection with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in...
