Monthly Archives: October 2013
Study: American families taking ‘divergent paths’
"The state of American families has become increasingly polarized," said Zhenchao Qian, author of the new study and professor of sociology at The Ohio State University.
Need sleep? Charge up by shutting down
With a smartphone in your pocket, an electronic tablet in your bag, and laptops and gigantic televisions throughout your home, disconnecting for a nightly jaunt to dreamland has become more difficult than ever -- especially for teens.
Penn State to develop national approach to youth farm safety education
Reducing the risk of injury or death for young people on farms is the goal of a new project aimed at developing a coordinated national approach to youth farm safety education.
Thousands of ring-necked pheasants released in Ohio
More than 15,000 ring-necked pheasants will be released at 27 Ohio public hunting areas this fall to provide additional hunting opportunities across the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Ohio counties added to fall turkey hunting season
Ohio's fall wild turkey hunting season began Oct. 14 and runs through Dec. 1, giving hunters the opportunity to pursue gobblers and hens. New counties open for fall turkey hunting this year include Butler, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Hamilton, Huron, Seneca and Warren.
Falling temperatures sends signal to fill the feeders
When morning low temperatures dip into the 30s, I know it’s time to get serious about filling my bird feeders. Here’s a guide matching...
Sustainable Poultry Network offers breeding clinics
The Sustainable Poultry Network will be hosting a clinic Nov. 22 at the Wholesome Valley Farm located at 927 US 62 in Wilmot, Ohio 44689 to discuss standard bred poultry (sometimes referred to as heritage poultry).
Fall is the time for a home energy makeover
Renovations that take inventory of energy use and strive toward efficiency have grown increasingly popular over the years.
Homeowners fed up with high utility bills want to conserve costs, and there are a number of ways to revamp a home to be more energy efficient.
Picky people
I’m not going to get any smarter — ever. I know this because I went ahead and picked at the wallpaper. That is always...
Hunting and fishing aren’t what they used to be
Electronics and technology have changed the way sportsmen do things. Anglers used to find fish by fishing for them. Of course using visible cues...
