To The Editor: I am a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at Ohio University. As a citizen of Jackson County and somebody who was raised in Jackson County, it has come to my attention that housing is a major public health concern in the area. This issue has always been present; however, with my educational background, it has come […]
Opinion
Vinton County Vibes: Commitment makes another dream come true in Vinton County
FREEWhen Telegram Editor Pete Wilson and I were in McArthur Wednesday, May 1 to cover the historic announcement by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine about the funding for the new $11.9 million Rio Grande McArthur Center, it started me thinking how the county has come full circle. I told Pete I would have a column, but as usual, I was not […]
Farm and Forest
FREE Tick TalkIt’s that time of the year to be checking yourselves for ticks! I went out to do a soil sample in a hay field, and once I came back to the office, I pulled off five small ticks crawling on my legs and one adult off my chest! I was even petting my dog last night and found one on […]
Farm and Forest
FREE When it rains, it pours!April showers bring May flowers – I think this is what they say when it never stops raining! At the Jackson County OARDC Research Station (the research farm next to the Extension Office), there is a weather station that can be found online by googling “Jackson County Weather Station OSU.” This weather station records the total amount of rainfall, temperature, […]
Hints from the South
FREE April Fools’ DayApril Fools’ Day has just passed and someone at work got me pretty good by throwing a rubber snake into my parcels. I was startled for a few seconds, but I soon started wondering: Where in the world did such a silly tradition like April Fools’ Day begin, and how has it managed to survive for so long? Also known […]
Farm & Forest
FREESpring is rolling into our area at full force this week with severe thunderstorms and widespread flooding. The ground is completely saturated right now and flooded roads are a huge inconvenience when you’re trying to get around. The wet grounds and warmer temperatures do mean one thing though — mushroom season. Mushroom hunting is a way of life in our […]
Farm and Forest
FREE Lawn Management – LimingSpring is here, and if you’re like me, your lawn has been somewhat abused by your dog over the summer! I have bare spots, ruts, holes and grass that is struggling! None the less, there is plenty of time to get your grass in shape for the year! The first step to understanding what your lawn needs is to take […]
Farm and Forest
FREE Deeply Rooted in NatureI recently stumbled upon a photo posted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources — Division of Wildlife on Facebook. The graphic (pictured) came from the Conservation Research Institute and depicts the root systems of various plants – most of them being wildflowers and grasses native to Ohio or other parts of the Midwest. On the very far left, almost […]
Larry Kidd offers thanks to voters, critical influencers of recent campaign
FREETo the Editor: A few months ago, my family and I discussed the opportunity to run for the unexpectedly vacant Congressional seat in Ohio’s Second Congressional District. This seat had previously been held by Congressman Brad Wenstrup, who had decided not to seek reelection. Not only was my family supportive of this decision, but our son, Alex, also expressed his […]
Farm and Forest
FREE Spotted Lanternfly 2024 UpdateIn a previous edition of the Farm and Forest, you may have read about the spotted lanternfly and how it is invading much of Pennsylvania and moving its way west. Just a quick summary, the spotted lanternfly is a concern amongst many agricultural industries, but especially to grape producers. The insects feed on different varieties of fruit and vegetable crops […]
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