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Planting for the pollinators
It has been great weather for pulling weeds, dead-heading, and mulching in the Mahaffey gardens. I have a big battle to fight on the hillside at the lower drive where thistles have taken up residence. I am working on a strategy that will take most of the summer, and perseverance…
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‘Hospice’ is not a dreaded word
“Hospice” is a word no family wants to hear. When you’ve been fighting an illness for many years, even decades, or have just learned of a new disease, hearing that your loved one needs hospice care can be devastating. And receiving word that hospice is being “called in” for a…
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Enjoying Crape Myrtle in Ohio landscapes
“Zuni” is one of very few tree form Crape Myrtles that will survive in Ohio. The Ohio Valley is on the northern edge of hardiness for Crape Myrtle, but some Crape Myrtle varieties can be successful here if care is taken to protect them from the harsh winters we get…
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Avian Influenza Disease causes ban
Last Tuesday the Ohio Department of Agriculture announced a statewide ban on all poultry shows in 2015 throughout Ohio. This ban means no poultry (basically anything with wings and or feathers) at the Ohio State Fair, all county fairs, swap meets, auctions, etc. This is a major issue for the…
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Wine tasting event coming to Georgetown
The Brown County Health and Wellness Foundation is making plans for a Wine Tasting Event being held from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 20. The Wine Tasting will feature wines from several area wineries including Bardwell Winery, Bent Tree Winery, Caesar Creek Vineyards, Hanover Winery, Henke Winery, Indian Spring…
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Local veteran fires first pitch
92-year old World War II veteran Jim Kimmerly, left, fires out the first pitch before the Saturday, June 6 Cincinnati Reds game as part of Military Appreciation Day. Kimmerly’s battery mate for the day and on the receiving end of his throw was his brother Ross, a W.W. II veteran…
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Young Farmers awarded free use of Kubota tractor
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s Outstanding Young Farmers Kelly and Michelle Abfall of Albany recently received a Kubota M-Series tractor to use for 250 hours, one of the prizes for being named the 2014 state contest winner. “It is great when a business like Kubota supports young farmers,…
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Following too close caused 67,000 crashes in 2014
GEORGETOWN- Motorists that don’t leave enough space between vehicles cause far too many crashes in Ohio each year. This violation, known as following too close or failing to maintain an assured clear distance ahead (ACDA), was the most frequent cause of crashes overall in Ohio in 2014. In total, 67,886…
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Best Sellers
1. “The Girl on the Train” By Paula Hawkins 2. “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” By Dr. Seuss 3. “14th Deadly Sin” By James Patterson 4. “Paper Towns” By John Green 5.”The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” By Marie Kondo 6. “Seveneves” By Neal Stephenson 7. “Memory Man” By David…
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Hayswood grant applications available
Hayswood Foundation is now accepting applications for grants to be awarded in the fall of this year. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. The Foundation’s specific application form must be used. Hayswood grants are available to nonprofit organizations that promote education, or provide mental or physical…
