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Virus lived in ancient corn cobs for nearly 1,000 years
Researchers studying ancient corn cobs found at a Native American archeological site have recovered a 1,000-year-old virus, the oldest plant virus ever reported.
Roosevelt brought conservation to the forefront
Theodore Roosevelt’s lifelong love of the outdoors, the animals and the natural resources propelled him to foster the conservation of America’s landscape.
West Virginia bear hunters have second record year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia hunters harvested 1,828 black bears during the combined 2009 archery and firearms seasons, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The preliminary harvest data for the combined seasons in 2009 is the second highest harvest on record behind only 2008. Hunters took a record 987 bears during the
Thanksgiving dinner under $5 per person this year
The average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner for 10 is $49.87, a 24-cent decrease from last year’s average of $50.11.
No birthday horseback riding this year
No, I didn’t go horseback riding on my 87th birthday, the first time in many, many years I haven’t observed that tradition — but only because no “suitable” horse was available. Last year, there was a darling mare, Angel, visiting at Judy’s during one of her dressage clinics, and I was privileged to ride her.
How to savor peach season
From picking to preparing, learn to revel in the final weeks of peach season.
1816: The year without a summer
Sam Moore’s grandfather, who was born in 1867, used to tell of hearing the old-timers, including his own grandfather, tell of the year when the Fourth of July was celebrated by throwing snowballs.
Wayne SWCD celebrates 75 years at annual meeting
The Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District celebrated 75 years of assisting landowners with their conservation efforts during its annual meeting.
No grain, no gain: Nearly a year after a devastating explosion, Coshocton Grain is coming back
On Aug. 13, 2014, a major explosion — caused by a spark from a defective idler bearing on a grain leg — severely damaged the three connected silos and injured six workers.
Early settlers fortunate to land on East Coast
Early settlers were fortunate to land on the East Coast of what is now the United States because of the richness of the New World’s resources.
