Yearly Archives: 2013
Preparing the farm for a New Year
Well, we’ve made it through yet another year. The Christmas presents have been opened, you’ve probably eaten more than you should have (I know...
The story of the John Deere organization
I have a copy of General Catalog No. 200, issued in 1940 by the John Deere Plow Co. of Columbus, Ohio. The book’s index...
Grand Vue Park’s white deer attract attention
Earlier this year two white fawns stole the show at Grand Vue Park (www.grandvuepark.com) near Moundsville, W.Va. They were hard to miss, and soon...
McCoy homestead uncovered by new National Geographic Channel series
WASHINGTON -- The home of Randall McCoy, the patriarch of the famed McCoy family, and the site of the deadly 1888 New Year's Day...
Finding forgiveness: Abused as a child, local author says only way forward is ‘forgiveness’
For Terry McDaniel, writing a book and starting his own firewood business helped him overcome the pains of abuse.
Don’t miss Christmas
In Matthew 2:7-15, we read of the man who was so wrapped up in himself that he missed Christmas. Take some time today and...
The food age
According to a food scientist at the University of Arizona, more than 100,000 plant and animal varieties have become endangered over the last quarter...
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Jan. 2, 2014:
COLUMBIANA, Ohio — The Just Rite 4-H club of Columbiana County had its annual Christmas party Dec. 13.
Activities included, a covered dish feast, making...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 2, 2014:
CRESTON, Ohio— Several Norwayne FFA members gathered to celebrate the holidays with a chili cook off and white elephant gift exchange Dec. 16.
Two members,...
Event introduces people to the taste of lamb
WOOSTER, Ohio — When Don Brown heard about a grant made possible by the American Lamb Board he took a chance and filled out...
