As things go down, look to ridge tops

Just this past week, I once again had a meeting with school officials regarding Cort’s on-going struggle with his health and how that pertains to his education.

Fighting Lyme disease is often like doing battle with unidentified foe

While columnist Judith Sutherland and her son Cort continue to battle the ups and downs of Lyme disease, her work has helped another patient’s diagnosis.

Hall salutes Ed Johnson’s work

COLUMBUS – When Ed Johnson dreamed, he dreamed big. And the results were often as full of life as his voice over early morning radio broadcasts.

Just give me the facts, please

Some interesting facts on food, ag policy and ethanol.

Effects of rising fuel costs to impact some farmers more than others

This year’s unexpected rise in fuel prices is certain to impact farmers in Ohio and across the nation, but the extent of the impact will vary across agricultural sectors.

Harrison County ethanol facility breaks ground

CADIZ, Ohio – Armed with financing, land transfers and support, Harrison Ethanol LLC creators started the final steps to make their ethanol facility a reality.

Updated economic forecast shows prices depend on recession ending

Economist cautions mixed future with increasing agricultural products prices and higher oil costs.

Hate snakes? Bet I can outrun you!

I recall lots of great stories around the campfire over the years. Those who loved to hunt always enjoyed telling their biggest, baddest hunting stories. Those who liked to fish always chimed in with great fish stories, and somehow, the subject always seemed to turn to stories of snakes.

Huge, scary, waiting-to-pounce snakes.