Story and photos by Jane Beathard Story by Jane Beathard It’s full of big whitetails, raccoon, mink, coyote and a host of important (and in some cases endangered) wildlife. The new Eagle Creek State Wildlife Area in southern Brown County is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. “It’s a really cool property,” said Brett Beatty, the […]
Vice President, Lima Family YMCA By Adrienne McGee Sterrett What’s your favorite way for you to better your physical fitness? I enjoy group fitness classes or walking with family or friends. Working in a group helps you get a little more competitive than you would on your own. The music adds a fun, party […]
Christmas Hickory Nut Cookies — From Madonna Schroeder, of Columbus Grove 1 cup coconut 3/4 cup hickory nuts, chopped 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups old-fashioned or quick […]
Sweet Honey Garlic Meatballs Cranberry Salad — From Teresa Maag, of Leipsic 1 3-ounce package orange gelatin 1 cup boiling water 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup orange juice 1 cup cranberries, ground 3/4 cup celery, chopped 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped Stir gelatin into boiling water until completely dissolved. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Stir in […]
Story by Tara Jones One of last year’s nativities was made from kitchen utensils. From Russian nesting dolls and beads to kitchen utensils and leaves, a traditional nativity can be represented in many ways. For the past five years, the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics has been home to some of the […]
Story by Tara Jones Photos by Amanda Wilson One year ago, Mallory Rakay stepped away from her job as a pharmacist and decided it was time to follow her dream of owning a bakery. “I was sitting on the couch one Sunday evening, and I didn’t want to go to work. My husband asked me […]
Executive Director, Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce By Ivy Potter What is your favorite hobby? My favorite hobby is writing and journaling. I do some freelance writing, and I still enjoy writing letters and notes to friends. Journaling is very healing and good for the soul. What do you love most about Scioto County? I […]
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad offers excursions Story by Jane Beathard Photos courtesy of Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Story by Jane Beathard Photos courtesy of Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Chugging along on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, passengers hardly realize they are just miles from some of northeast Ohio’s busiest urban areas. All around are the […]
Story and photos by John Hamilton Story and photos by John Hamilton At the Clinton County Farmers Market, one can expect to find everything from vegetables to homemade pottery. But one booth — belonging to Beverly and Jeff Drapalik of Ogden Acres — shows a bountiful bouquet of bread, from sourdough to cinnamon raisin bread. […]
Highland County man expresses creativity with wood Story and photos by Tim Colliver Story and photos by Tim Colliver In a little woodworking studio just north of Buford, Dwight Thomas can take an ordinary chunk of wood — maple, black walnut, hickory — and in a matter of weeks he’ll transform that lump of lumber […]