An Ashland reader recently noticed some curious little, almost lantern-like attachment appearing on her spruce. At first glance, these little cocoons looked like little lanterns in her evergreen. These clear wing moths infested many of her spruce trees and potentially there are 130 other plants. When you first look at these cocoons, you may think […]
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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High school students can enter Firelands Electric Cooperative contest to win Washington D.C. trip
NEW LONDON — Firelands Electric Cooperative, in partnership with Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), will sponsor up to two students on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., June 14 to 20. Firelands Electric, A Touchstone Energy Cooperative, is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative providing electric service to over 9,200 homes and businesses […]
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One man dead, another arrested after New Year’s Day shooting in Ashland
ASHLAND — One man is dead, and another in custody after a shooting Thursday afternoon, according to the Ashland Police Department. The following post was made on the Ashland Police Department Facebook page after 4 p.m. on Thursday: “Just after 2 p.m. on Jan. 1 Ashland Police Division Officers and Ashland Fire Department responded to […]
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Former Ashland dentist, wife found shot to death in Columbus
COLUMBUS — A former Ashland dentist and his wife were found shot to death in their home on Tuesday morning, according to a press release from the Columbus Division of Police. The victims were identified as Spencer Tepe 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, police reported. Authorities reported Spencer Tepe suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Two small […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Design a delectable diet for Baltimore Orioles
One of my readers asked me, “How can I encourage a Baltimore Oriole to come into myyard?” You can get a Baltimore Oriole or Icterus galbula to notice your feeders in an easy way with the feeders that you might find at various stores that have sections that specialize in feeding birds. The challenge is […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Sweet potatoes are a staple at holiday meals
One of my readers asked me recently when a person should dig up her sweet potato vines and harvest her sweet tubers. Despite its name sweet potato is not a true potato. Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) is related to field bindweed. This nutritious tuber is a wonderful addition to any Christmas meal. The orange flesh […]
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Mapleton grad overcomes multiple obstacles, including house fire, to earn Ohio State Mansfield degree
MANSFIELD – College didn’t start quite the way Tay Kramer had hoped, but when she graduates from Ohio State next week with a degree in social work, she will put the finishing touches on an experience that changed her life for the best. Kramer came to Ohio State Mansfield in the fall of 2022, just […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden with Blue Fountain Bamboo
One of my readers found out that I liked bamboo and other adventuresome plants. The question was about my experience with Blue Fountain Bamboo (Fragesia nitida). Blue Fountain bamboo for me was a prima donna. I had to tend to every need and desire for years, or it would shrivel up and die. Because I […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Here’s how to protect your strawberry plants before winter
A reader recently asked whether there was anything special she needed to do during the winter months for her new strawberries to do well. There is in fact some special care that you need to take before the full brunt of winter claims its position. We are a little late this year, but we need […]
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Give the gift of the great outdoors
COLUMBUS — Finding the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life has never been easier, thanks to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). ODNR has a variety of gift ideas this holiday season and they can all be found online at ohiodnr.gov/giftideas. ODNR Ohio State Parks Passport The Ohio State Parks Passport is a […]