Avant Gardener: The calendar says it's seed-starting time
Summary: It is time to prepare for the first spring seed-starting duties. Break out the flats and lower the shop light so seeds get off to a good start. It wont be long before they will be headed to the garden where they will flourish to provide you with four seasons of food. The peculiar weather that might include sideways rain, giant snowflakes and balmy temperatures in a 24 hour period is...Discover the wonderful opportunities of 4-H on March 3 in New Philadelphia
Summary: There are literally hundreds of different areas to explore through the 4-H youth program in Tuscarawas County, and representatives will be on hand for several upcoming events to introduce newcomers to all that 4-H offers. Well over a thousand county youth are involved in the Tuscarawas County 4-H program, and area 4-H clubs are opening their arms to even more members in 2012. There...Prom Showcase goers get the goods
Summary: For the dozens of young women searching for their dream prom dress or for creative prom ideas, Prom Showcase 2012 fit the bill perfectly. The young ladies buzzed around the racks loaded with prom dresses like bees to honey. They all had one shared goal – to find the perfect prom dress at Prom Showcase 2012 on Feb. 20. Girls darted in and out of the dressing rooms, excitedly turning in...Rare in winter, a Dickcissel visits a bird-feeder east of Berlin
Rare in winter, a Dickcissel visits a bird-feeder east of Berlin Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce reports on the rare sighting of a Dickcissel near Berlin. Find out more in the "Gone Birding" column. Even during the summer, Dickcissels are unusual in our part of Ohio and it is extremely unusual to find one during the winter. I checked Kenn...Rare in winter, a Dickcissel visits a bird-feeder east of Berlin
Rare in winter, a Dickcissel visits a bird-feeder east of Berlin Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce reports on the rare sighting of a Dickcissel near Berlin. Find out more in the "Gone Birding" column. Even during the summer, Dickcissels are unusual in our part of Ohio and it is extremely unusual to find one during the winter. I checked Kenn...2/21/12 More whooping cough cases reported
SUMMARY: Infected individuals reluctant to undergo treatment to keep disease from spreading Even with 11 new cases of whooping cough diagnosed in Holmes County over the last six weeks, infected individuals are reluctant to take steps to prevent the disease from spreading. Holmes County Health Commissioner Dr. D.J. McFadden said Friday Feb. 17 at the Holmes County District Board of Healths...
Baby makes three - are you ready for the big adjustment?
Few words evoke such joy and excitement as, “we’re having a baby.” The prospect of a new life and a cuddly, sweet-smelling infant can melt even the hardest heart. While having a baby is a wonderful experience, it is also a lot of hard work. Couples need to make sure they’re prepared and ready for the changes that will accompany their new bundle of joy.Beth Crone R.N., BSN, director of...