10/24/13 Drug charges dismissed, informant charged
SUMMARY: Attorneys representing codefendants in alleged drug buy claim drug task force did not properly conduct searches Criminal charges brought against three defendants in a county-wide drug roundup have been dismissed and charges filed against a confidential informant who assisted in under cover drug investigations for the Holmes County Sheriffs office. Drug trafficking charges were...10/24/13 Piggy Market comes down w/video
Paul Money video A building that once housed the best place in Millersburg for Jo-Jos and fried chicken is coming down. The large yellow-brick building at the corner of East Jackson and South Crawford streets that was home to the convenience store known affectionately as the Piggy Market is being demolished using a state grant through the Ohio Attorney Generals office. The grant provided...10/24/13 Piggy Market comes down w/video
Paul Money video A building that once housed the best place in Millersburg for Jo-Jos and fried chicken is coming down. The large yellow-brick building at the corner of East Jackson and South Crawford streets that was home to the convenience store known affectionately as the Piggy Market is being demolished using a state grant through the Ohio Attorney Generals office. The grant provided...American Avocet delights birders along the Wayne/Holmes line near Mt. Eaton
American Avocet delights birders along the Wayne/Holmes line near Mt. Eaton Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce writes about the American Avocet. You can read more in the "Gone Birding" column. It's not often that a migrant American Avocet stays around for a number of days while migrating through our area. Usually the sightings are of one or...
Fall has so many choices for fun
Fall has so many wonderful opportunities for fun its hard to decide just where to start. Pumpkins and leaves always come to my mind first. We grow lots of pumpkins, so plucking bright, orange balls from the field always plays a part in our fall fun. We use them to decorate the inside and outside of our house. Then our sons sell or give away the rest. And, we love roasted pumpkin seeds. We...
Plant garlic now and forget it until spring
Fall is a great time to plant garlic, especially if you want bigger bulbs with fuller flavor. When planted in the fall, garlic has the opportunity to set roots that will help the bulbs grow big and flavorful for harvest next summer.Garlic has a reputation for being beneficial to one’s health and at the same time, it is often avoided because of the distinctive odor it leaves on the breath. At...
Rainy fall days are the perfect time for cleaning up and out around the house
I love fall, but maybe not for the same reasons some of you do. Im not big on bonfires, nor hayrides, nor mulled cider. When it comes to fall, I am all about the cold rains, the wind – anything that makes it ever so nice to be indoors. Because when the dark clouds gather, I am all about turning on the lights and throwing open the doors. The closet doors. The cabinet doors. The pantry...
Plenty of ways to prioritize your energy needs at home
The topic of home energy can feel overwhelming, especially when considering how to be more efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost effective. With so much information available on heating systems, window treatments, energy efficient appliances, lighting, insulation, and rebate programs – where do you start? Step one should be to prioritize for your particular situation. According to...
As members of the family, pets need special attention in winter
With winter on the way, it is time to get hats, gloves and scarves out of storage in preparation for cold weather. It is time as well to consider the needs of pets. Thinking ahead will give you time to prepare for cold weather so that your pets have what they need to stay warm and dry. The healthiest and happiest pets live indoors while enjoying plenty of outdoor play and exercise. If your pet...