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7th annual "Spirits Arise: Maple Grove Lantern Tour Oct 6, 2008, 18:54

The Hancock Historical Museum will be hosting the 7th annual "Spirits Arise: Maple Grove Lantern Tour" given by the Living History Troupe on Sunday, October 19, 2008. Full Story

Feature Columns > Nature > Duane Smith

Mourning Dove or Morning Dove Sep 30, 2008, 22:00

A serenade of songs can be heard as the sounds of nature unfold at the beginning of the day.  Full Story

Feature Columns > Columnists > Beth Richards

Back to School Jul 31, 2008, 23:11

Every year, the end of summer ushers in the familiar routine:  Shopping for school supplies, new clothes, backpacks, lunch boxes.  Preparing to adjust to the new schedule of getting up with an early alarm clock and the flurry of after school activities. Full Story

Feature Columns > Columnists > Beth Richards

One Tank Trip Jul 31, 2008, 23:04

If you are 18 or older and like art, then Ohio is lucky to have a 3 day camp for "big kids."  You don't have to be super-talented to attend, as all levels of arts experience are welcome. Full Story

Feature Columns > Columnists > Jean Bowman

The Pioneer Mill of Tiffin Jul 31, 2008, 23:02

During the War of 1812, General James Hedges spent some time at Fort Ball, one of the string of forts built along the Sandusky River.  Full Story

Feature Columns > Columnists > Jean Bowman

"Borrow" Gardening Ideas and Beautify Findlay Jul 31, 2008, 23:01

First opened to the public in 1991, the Schedel Arboretum and Gardens is nestled in a serene setting on the Portage River, on the outskirts of Elmore, Ohio. Full Story

Feature Columns > Nature > Ron Bowerman

Katydid and Katydidn't Jul 31, 2008, 22:53

There is a new night sound coming to your neighborhood. August and September nights are filled with a cacophony of familiar insect sounds. The annual cicada, tree crickets and the katydid are the most prevalent. This article will focus on the katydid.  Full Story

Feature Columns > Nature > Duane Smith

Two Scratchers: Northern Bobwhite and Wild Turkey Jul 31, 2008, 22:50

As a small boy growing up on a farm, one of my chores was to feed the chickens.  I vividly remember that they would invariably scratch the ground while eating.  As a result, I call birds that scratch the ground while foraging for food "scratchers Full Story

Feature Columns > Columnists > Jean Bowman

"Beautify Findlay" by Transporting Plants Properly Jun 29, 2008, 22:49

Many people have caught onto the idea that summer is an excellent time to plant - and that's great!  Full Story

Feature Columns > Columnists > Jean Bowman

Historic Wyandott Mission Sunday Services Offered Jun 29, 2008, 22:47

The Wyandott Indians came to Ohio from Canada and Michigan in the mid-1700's.  Full Story

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