Tonkovich manages Ohio’s deer herd By Jane Beathard ATHENS, Ohio — From a tiny office in the Ohio Department of Natural Resource’s Athens office, wildlife biologist Mike Tonkovich crunches piles of data in support of an $853 million Ohio industry — deer hunting. As the agency’s deer program administrator, it’s Tonkovich’s job to keep tabs […]
By Lorna Hart Ellie Blaettnar, left, teaches Emma Powell to cut arm holes in the cases. Pictured holding the dresses are Lynn Werner, Jean Powell, Carol Adams, April Smith, Gay Perrin, Carolyn Thomas, Dean Barnitz, Judy Jewell, Ellie Blaettnar and Emma Powell. At the sewing machine is Dean Barnitz, proudly the oldest member of the […]
By Beverly Drapalik Photo courtesy of Brewhaus Dog Bones Jessica, left, measures ingredients, spent brewery grains, with the help of Bobbie Perry, an instructional assistant. Photo courtesy of Brewhaus Dog Bones From left, Hannah, Esther Adams, Sycamore transitions coordinator and teacher, and Natalia pose for a photo during a recent community event. Photo courtesy […]
Division of Wildlife workshop teaches participants alternative to freezing meat By Lora Abernathy Photos by Lora Abernathy From left, Jeff Shaw and his brother, Scott Shaw, both from Butler County, and Susan Saddler, of Beavercreek, get advice on how to cut the venison from Chris Mangen, an outdoor skills specialist with the Ohio Division of […]
By Carmen Newman Dr. Robert Sharp has been a veterinarian for 36 years. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1979, and bought his current practice in Hillsboro in 1980. Both of his children work with him. His daughter, Amy, has a degree in journalism and he calls her the “heart of the […]
By Valerie LK Martin Photos by Valerie LK Martin Dr. Brett Ellis examines Bailey the horse. Janetta Lewis, right, has Dr. Brett Ellis examine her horse, Bailey, who had been stall-bound for several weeks. Acupuncture, accompanied by a cold laser treatment, have proven the most effective treatment for Bailey. Dr. Brett Ellis uses acupuncture to […]
By Lora Abernathy Photo by Lora Abernathy Lisa Kiley, standing, offers Tom and Pam Snyder wine during the June 2015 Lamb Jam. Photo by Lora Abernathy Caramelized honey brulee was the finishing touch of the four-course dinner served at the 2015 Lamb Jam. Photo courtesy of The General Denver Hotel Winter Wine Weekend guests […]
By Wayne Allen [email protected] Wayne Allen | Daily Times Customers at Weavers Convenient Store were nearly lined up out the door, purchasing Powerball tickets, Tuesday afternoon. The Powerball Jackpot has continued to grow and by mid-afternoon Tuesday reached $1.5 billion. The billion dollar jackpot has caused people that would not purchase a ticket to purchase […]
By Angela Shepherd [email protected] Angela Shepherd|The Times-Gazette. The upstairs hallway, partly damaged by a fire years ago, of the Elliott Hotel is pictured facing toward the main staircase which leads to what used to be the hotel’s lobby. Photo courtesy of Doug Karnes. An old photograph of the Elliott Hotel shows what it once […]
By Dean Shipley [email protected] Plain City Elementary School fourth-grade math teacher Mandy Craig and two students, third-grader Lindsay Craig and second-grader Anderson Storts, display one of three stairways which have been fitted with red and white vinyl multiplication facts. Craig’s idea was produced by Associated Graphics Inc. of Plain City. A local graphics company […]