Early American July 4 celebrations included toasts, along with a speech and dinner. July 4 was a patriotic observance, not yet the recreational holiday of today. The victory and sacrifice of the Revolutionary War were top of mind. Many veterans or their survivors were still living. "OFFICIAL" ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Things heat up in the valley as we head toward Independence Day this Saturday. Be careful out there, stay hydrated and don’t spend too much time in the summer heat. As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, I want to present a short history ...

The United States of America celebrates its 250th birthday this week. Americans can be proud of our heritage. America claims the largest economy on the planet. Though China’s population is much larger, China’s Gross Domestic Product is only 2/3 that of the U.S., leaving the Chinese a ...

Job, the biblical character who endured more than his share of bad days, felt the same frustration and disappointment that anyone walking in his sandals might feel. Job expressed his feelings strongly in Job 30:26-31 (NIV): “Yet when I hoped for good, evil came; when I looked for light, then ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! What a beginning to the 2026 growing season! Mild temperatures and plenty of moisture have created some great growing conditions for crops. Well, you do have to mow the yard more often, but our pastures look good. This week I want to talk container ...

Ninety-four percent of men say that building their family is the hardest task they face in life, but 88% also claim that it’s much more rewarding than they expected. Dads who impact the lives of their kids in a positive way leave a legacy that will affect several generations into the future. ...