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 […]
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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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 […]
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Crestview High School announces honor roll lists
OLIVESBURG — Crestview High School has announced its academic honorees for the most recent grading period. Seniors All A’s All A’s & B’s Juniors All A’s All A’s & B’s Sophomores All A’s All A’s & B’s Freshmen All A’s All A’s & B’s
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Mohican Covered Bridge closed in April for repairs
PERRYSVILLE — A spring stroll across the Mohican Covered Bridge will have to wait until May. The bridge is closed for road repairs through April 30, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The project to repair the structure in Mohican State Park, spanning the Clear Fork Mohican […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Here’s how to prune forsythia
A reader reached out to share her question with me about her beautiful forsythia hedge surrounding a birdbath in her garden. As she cleaned the bird bath, she poured the diluted bleach water onto the forsythia, not realizing the impact it would have. Unfortunately, bleach doesn’t agree with forsythia, even if it does keep the […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Witch Hazel is an enchanting scent on a sunny day
Have you been out in your garden yet to smell the flowers? That may seem a strange question, after all, much of the snow has just recently melted. Still, I hope to bring you ideas you may never have considered trying in your own backyard. As I discuss the beautiful plant Witch Hazel, I hope […]