Maybe you’ve wondered about this too — how far north pecan trees can really thrive? In our area, we’re right at the edge of where pecan trees can grow, which makes every successful tree feel like a small victory. If you’ve ever tried growing plants at the edge of their comfort zone, you know how […]
Larry Phillips
I've lived in Richland County since 1990, married here, our children were born here. This is home. I have two books published on a passion topic, Ohio high school football. Others: Buckeyes, Cavs, Bengals, Reds, History, Disney.
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2 Wayne County Sheriff’s officers stabbed, suspect sits in Ashland County Jail
CONGRESS TOWNSHIP — Two Wayne County Sheriff’s officers were stabbed and a suspect was arrested and sits in the Ashland County Jail after an incident on Tuesday morning, according to the department’s Facebook page. Sheriff Tom Ballinger and Sgt. Dan Broome were both transported to Wooster Community Hospital, with Broome later air flighted to an […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Check out these tips on pruning hydrangeas
Often folks will question why hydrangeas did not bear as many flowers as hoped over the years. Pruning might be one avenue to investigate. I have seen all kinds of hydrangeas over the years, and Grandma had one in her yard. Hydrangeas, for the most part, do not need much pruning of any kind. I […]
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Fredericksburg bicyclist killed, Shreve man uninjured in Wayne County crash
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — A Fredericksburg woman was killed after a collision on Thursday afternoon in Wayne County, according to the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Emma Miller, 68, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities stated. The incident took place at approximately 3:58 p.m. on Harrison Road, approximately 0.2 miles west of […]
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Richland, Crawford County youngsters shine at Ohio Beef Youth Council event
MARYSVILLE – Youth from across Ohio showcased their skills and beef industry knowledge during the Ohio Beef Youth Council (OBYC) Salesmanship and Skillathon contests held Saturday, April 18, at the new Multispecies Animal Learning Complex located at the CFAES Agriculture and Natural Resources Laboratory on the Ohio State University campus. The main objective of Individual […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Morel mushrooms are almost here
A friend of mine from church is an expert morel mushroom hunter. The temperatures have been going up and down, but I do remember 73 as a high last week, so we started our annual talk about looking for morels. My friend has shared a number of morels with me over the years. I believe […]
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Madison South assistant principal hired as new Loudonville High School principal
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village School District has announced that Kyle Gordon has been named the principal of Loudonville High School, the district announced in a Tuesday afternoon press release. Gordon brings a strong background in classroom instruction, instructional leadership, and school administration, along with a clear commitment to student success, school culture, and […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Elderberries are ready to plant
To our reader who reached out for advice on this wonderful plant, I’m delighted you did! Growing elderberries in north central Ohio is something you can absolutely achieve with a little care. I remember having the same questions when I started. One thing to know: there are 20 to 30 related species of American Elder […]
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U.S. Marshals capture New Jersey fugitive in Elyria sought in stabbing case
ELYRIA – Members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) – Lorain Division, arrested Dawn Burge, 36, on Tuesday in Elyria. Burge was wanted by the State of New Jersey – Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office foraggravated assault. “The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force will not stand for violent fugitives fleeing […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Magnolia season is here
A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I decided to shake the cob webs off and take some pictures of the flowers at Secrest Arboretum in Wooster. It felt good to get outside after being cooped up, and I’m sure many of you know that feeling when the weather finally invites you out. While […]