Around Edinburg: Plenty to do at the Edinburg United Church
- Cathy Klein. The Edinburg United Church will have two upcoming events for the community. First up is their Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8.
Opinion
One for the Books: Troublesome women
- Mary Louise Ruehr. I have some excellent novels and one nonfiction recommendation for you about women who changed lives or whose lives were changed by others. Three deal with women who have been mistreated by society because of “the America Plan,” our country’s eugenics program in the early 1900s.
Around Windham: Help the Windham Hall of Fame find the 1974 football team
- Nicole Sweet. The Windham High School Hall of Fame needs community help. On Sept. 18 at the football game that night, the 1974 Windham Bombers team of Coach Stan Parrish that reached the semi-finals of the state playoffs will be inducted as a team into the Hall of Fame.
Rooted Ramblings: Preserving summer herbs
- Master Gardener Volunteers. In July many herbs are at their prime and now is a perfect time to harvest and preserve them. If your herbs are abundant, try freezing them this year.
Around Charlestown: Lots of fun in the sun planned in Charlestown this summer
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew. The 23rd Annual Charlestown Summer Festival and Cruise In is Saturday, Aug. 1, from 3-7 p.m. at the Charlestown Township Park.
Op-ed: Data centers: The good, the bad and the truly ugly
- Op-Ed Contributor. “I cannot stress how frustrated people are with this topic,” Ohio Farm Bureau vice president Jack Irwin told Cleveland.com. Truer words on the topic of data centers have not been spoken and it has become the rare issue that seems to be uniting the left and the right.
Senior Life: Dealing with the heat and finding more discounts in the area
- Sally Kelly. July is here, and so is the heat. Do not forget to contact the Portage County Community Action Council to schedule an appointment to see if you qualify for the Home Energy Assistance Program. This program does not only provide assistance to help pay heating bills but also has money available for the cost of air conditioning.
Around Randolph: Waterloo starts a 'Digital Diet'
- Sandy Engle. Due to a desire to increase focusing, and social interaction skills, this fall all students and staff at Waterloo School District will be undergoing a 'Digital Diet.'
Varner: Duma Meats helps for a locally sourced potluck
- Simon Varner. If you’ve been keeping up with the column, you will know that my wife Jill and I have been expecting our first child. Well, the wait is over! Early in the morning on March 22, our baby boy was delivered happy, healthy and loud. Really, you should have seen the sunrise peaking into the room as it happened; it was beautiful.
Around Brimfield: Wear sunscreen (and check out The Village of St. Edward)
- Shirley Mars. There were days when we all wondered if summer would ever come. Well, it came. Summer is in full swing, and my advice…wear sunscreen! Some may remember that “song” from the late 1990s written by a man named Baz Luhrmann [yes, the director] entitled “Wear Sunscreen.”
Rooted Ramblings: Weeds as friends
- Master Gardener Volunteers. Weeds are "plants in the wrong place," but they can provide immense benefits to your garden's health, local wildlife, and even your kitchen. While aggressive invaders still require management, many common weeds actively work to improve your soil, feed essential pollinators, and offer medicinal or nutritional value.
Round Two: That's all, folks
- Tom Hardesty. Retirement was always something that happened to other people. When I was growing up, I would hear my mom and dad talking about how so-and-so at work was going to retire.
The Setlist: Rain or shine
- Mike D. Ah, that wonderful warm weather that we have all been waiting for is finally here in Northeast Ohio. Along with baseball, cookouts, camping trips, and swimming holes, it brings with it the classic outdoor music season.
Been There, Done That: Problem solving at Camp Nethken
- Laura Nethken. As with every year, Dave and I were eagerly anticipating the start of the camping season. Maybe even a little more this year. We have a new-to-us camper and a new-to-us campground and we really just want to get settled in and relax. We won't be seeing our usual summer friends every weekend anymore, but we are looking forward to making new friends on our new adventure.
Baker: A bittersweet 250
- Kathy Baker. Our nation, as you cannot help but know, is in the midst of celebrating the anniversary of its founding, which was 250 years ago. We’ve been seeing reminders of this milestone everywhere: Red, white and blue signs, decorations and streamers.
Around Edinburg: Put your memories in the time capsule
- Cathy Klein. The Edinburg Historical Society, Edinburg Parks and Recreation Committee, and the Edinburg Township Trustees will host an Old Fashioned Fourth of July Ice Cream Social at Edinburg Town Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 4.
Rooted Ramblings: Why we need pollinators
- Master Gardener Volunteers. Pollinators such as birds, bees, butterflies, and some small mammals help produce about one out of every three bites of food we eat. By helping plants reproduce, they also support ecosystems and many of the natural resources people depend on.