By JJ Barrett Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Temperatures have cooled off as the rain continues in the Valley. Some nighttime lows in the 40’s this week, unusual but not unheard of for late May. A big congratulations to all our local high school and college graduates as ...
This summer, approximately 44% of families plan to grow at least some of their food in a home garden. As food prices continue to rise at grocery stores and restaurants, many Americans are getting creative about where they source their groceries. With these small-space gardening hacks, you can start a garden anywhere, saving money and bringing more fresh produce into the kitchen. Gardening has always offered more than just food. For many, it’s a hobby and a path towards healthier or more sustainable living. However, as grocery bills rise due to recent inflation and economic ...
The following applications for marriage licenses have been filed at the Washington County Courthouse: ¯ Kylie Torreance Myers, 22, Marietta, and Heath Michael Hill, 25, Marietta, April 21. ¯ Joshua David McAtee, 39, Poca, West Virginia, and Treska Dawn Dunbar, 38, Ripley, April 21. ¯ Nathan Dale McVey, 41, Marietta, and Whitney Nicole Miller, 35, Marietta, April 22. ¯ William Earl Snyder, 60, Little Hocking, and Kathryn Michelle Douglass, 54, Little Hocking, April 22. ¯ Mary Kathleen Estes, 22, Beverly, and Colton Maverick Shriver, 22, Beverly, April 23. ¯ ...
For many, the return of the spring garden brings with it a sneezy, itchy, foggy-headed feeling that hits the moment a warm breeze stirs up. I’m fortunate not to suffer much, but my blue car turned a chartreuse shade of yellow last week, and a $32 car wash provided results that lasted only ...
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! I hope everyone enjoyed the Mother’s Day weekend. A huge THANK YOU to all the moms out there. You deserve every bit of appreciation for everything you do. Many Backyard Gardeners purchased a hanging basket of flowers for Mom. However, it can ...
The issue of clean water is not or shouldn’t be a partisan issue in our community. Everyone wants clean safe water to drink and a safe environment for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren. I went to the Warren water public meeting on April 26 at the Warren High School auditorium. There was a large number of concerned citizens in attendance. Maybe they, like me had concerns about the number of brine trucks that are seen everywhere, everyday on our roads and coming through our towns. Maybe they, like me, are worried about the number of injection wells that we have in this area. ...
