Ohio Ice Cream trail features 20 unique shops By Sarah Allen Photos courtesy of Young’s Jersey Dairy, Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl, Graeter’s By Sarah Allen Photos courtesy of Young’s Jersey Dairy, Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl, Graeter’s Many foods are synonymous with Ohio: buckeyes, chili and … ice cream? Yes, Ohio has become a destination when […]
Breweries offer summer sipping opportunities Story by Adrienne McGee Sterrett Craft beer is being made in our backyard — and summer is a great time to jump in the car and go check it out. What follows is a guide to a few of the closer stops to get you started, but just know there […]
Area farmers offer tips for u-pick outings Story by Sarah Allen Photos courtesy of Berryhill Farm, Blooms & Berries Farm Market, B&D Berry Farm, Karnes Orchard Story by Sarah Allen Photos courtesy of Berryhill Farm, Blooms & Berries Farm Market, B&D Berry Farm, Karnes Orchard Summertime is a season for making memories and having fun […]
OSU program director shares tips on gardening for bees Story by Sarah Allen Photos courtesy of Denise Ellsworth Story by Sarah Allen Photos courtesy of Denise Ellsworth A buzzing in the air means more than just honey. It also means food on the table and a beautiful, healthy environment. And while beekeeping has grown in […]
Revitalizing Portsmouth for generations to come Story by Ivy Potter Photos by Mark Richard Jasmine Fulk, an 11th grade student at Minford High School works on a project at The Happy Pot in Portsmouth. The Friends of Portsmouth Headquarters on Second Street in Portsmouth. The group was formed to bring positivity back to the downtown […]
Ohio a leader in egg farming Story by Sarah Allen No Easter is complete without coloring eggs — though the journey from the hens to the dye cups is far from a simple one. But, in Ohio, farmers are at the top of the game when it comes to eggs. Jim Chakeres, executive vice […]
Story by John Hamilton Photos by Tom Barr All dogs have a purpose. That’s the philosophy of Janet Schultz, the owner and founder of D&G’s Paws and Claw Snack Shack. The dog-friendly business, on U.S. 68 near I-71, is a place where local residents can get their four-legged friend a healthy treat or a […]
Executive Director of Main Street Portsmouth By Ivy Potter What is your favorite hobby? My favorite hobby is hiking or spending time outdoors with my wife, Sara and our Sheltie, Dexter. The only thing Dexter likes more than exploring Carter Caves, Shawnee or Hocking Hills is a long drive to the beach, northern Ohio, or […]
Blanchester’s Victor Teeters Story and photos by Tim Colliver For 73-year-old retired pastor Victor Teeters, the router he held in his hand was no different than the Bible he used to hold when he stood behind the pulpit — for they both have the capability to shape things. With the skill of a master craftsman, […]
Story by Jane Beathard If it’s an Ohio county, city or hamlet, chances are the name has something to do with history, location, Indian heritage — or a hero of those early wars between the U.S. and England. Considering that Ohio was mapped and settled between the late 1700s and mid-1800s, most places are named […]