How to get started with beekeeping Story by Sarah Allen With spring still weeks away, the annual rebirth of nature seems like nothing but a dream: the sunshine, the flowers … and the bees. But, according to Gary Keuffer, coordinator of education for the Brown County Beekeepers Association, it is never too early to start […]
Story by Michelle Stein As the holiday season draws near, families will soon be preparing to deck the halls with boughs of holly — or whatever decorations happen to suit their fancy. And for many, that includes a Christmas tree. Whether it’s part of a religious celebration or a secular one, there’s really no wrong […]
Story by Merri Hanjora Photos by Richard Parrish Participants enjoy a Christmas meal by candlelight on Friday evening at the Allen County Farm Park cabin. Richard Parrish | The Lima News Take comfort in slowing down. Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District’s Harvest Dinner at the Cabin, an event held annually at the Allen County Farm […]
Story by Merri Hanjora Photos by Richard Parrish Four neighborhoods in Shawnee Township share their Christmas spirit by lighting up their streets with luminaries and their homes with Christmas lights. The neighborhoods of Indianbrook, Amanda Lakes, Wildbrook and Breezewood will be participating in Shawnee luminary night from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18. Bring a non-perishable […]
Portsmouth Motorcycle Club recognized as oldest in nation Story and photos by Tom Corrigan It started with 15 bicycle enthusiasts in 1893. Credit for being the founding father goes to Alex Glockner, a patriarch of Portsmouth’s Glockner family. In 1913, what was the Portsmouth Cycling Club became the Portsmouth Motorcycle Club. But it’s the […]
Yoga studio offers calm in the storm Story and photos by Megan Neary Step through the silky curtain that hangs in Practical Wellness and enter a different world. Here, the lights are dim, the noise from the street is gone, and calming music fills the air. On the floor students lay on yoga mats […]
Indian Lake home to summer fun Story by Merri Hanjora Photos by Amanda Wilson This is one parade that definitely stands out. A boat parade — themed Christmas in July — will be the centerpiece of Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Light up the Lake. This is the second year for the parade. The […]
John Hageman of Outdoor Writers of Ohio poses for a photo with Jane Beathard. Writer Jane Beathard recently won third place in the best magazine article category in an annual contest sponsored by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio. She was honored for “Seeking elusive Ohio waterfalls” that appeared in last summer’s issues. Read the story […]
Tips on starting a vegetable garden this spring Story by Michelle Stein Thinking about starting your own vegetable garden this year, but unsure where to even begin? Gretchen Staley, volunteer coordinator for the Allen County Master Gardener Volunteers, has got you covered — from the ground up. Crop choices “It sounds silly but it’s […]
Get lost in Jeffrey’s Antique Gallery in Findlay Story and photos by Laurie Pressel “Everything old is new again,” are the lyrics from a 1970s song, but could be the motto for Jeffrey’s Antique Gallery in Findlay. Located right off I-75, exit 161, the sprawling 38,000-square-foot complex is Northwest Ohio’s largest antique mall, drawing […]