Believe it or not, it is almost time to start seeds for the 2024 garden season. If you are like me, this is something I always forget to plan for until the last minute. Though it may not seem like it, we are entering crunch time for starting seeds like peppers and tomatoes. Most seed packs will tell you on […]
Opinion
Community Connection: John Jackson invested in the future by supporting kids
FREEWellston and the greater Jackson County/Vinton County community have lost a valued citizen with the death of John Michael Jackson, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 76. Jackson was a positive contributor to Wellston and the local area in a number of different ways, but he perhaps made his greatest impact with his selfless dedication and hard […]
Farm and Forest – Recordkeeping
One of the most overlooked and undervalued duties for a farming operation is recordkeeping. We can think of recordkeeping as going on a diet — it’s not always fun, but to be healthy, we must do it. When going on a diet, people often record what they eat, the calorie content, sugar, carbs or how much exercise they are receiving. […]
Congressman Wenstrup responds critically to President Biden’s State of the Union speech
Republican 2nd District Congressman Brad Wenstrup issued the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech, which was given Tuesday evening, Feb. 7. Wenstrup’s 2nd District includes both Jackson and Vinton counties. Wenstrup’s statement was as follows: “Two years into office, it is clear that President Biden does not have a cure for what ails our […]