Fried bologna reigns supreme in Waldo Story by Joshua Keeran While people continue to seek the answer to the age-old question “Where’s Waldo?,” fried bologna connoisseurs have known for decades the true location of Waldo — just over the Delaware County line in Marion County or roughly directly between the cities of Delaware and Marion. […]
A short walk down the kitchen electrics department could easily make a home cook weak in the knees. Instant Pots. Stand mixers. Juicers. Slow cookers. Immersion blenders. Swoon. So, Salt readers, what’s your favorite gadget? Have you jumped on the Instant Pot trend? Does your Crock-Pot have a place of honor on your kitchen countertop? […]
But what is the answer? Column by Kay Frances We are told from an early age not to lie. Mostly, we hear this from our parents who then proceed to roll out a steady diet of absolute falsehoods: Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. “This will hurt me as much as it […]
Rocky Coss is Highland County Common Pleas judge. He and his wife, Gayle, reside on a farm outside Hillsboro. Story by Gary Abernathy What’s the best movie you’ve seen lately, and why did you like it? “Dunkirk.” The evacuation of the British army was an amazing accomplishment. We visited Dover in 2015 and visited the […]
A look back at the work of ice harvesting Story by Jane Beathard Before refrigerators spit out perfect rounds of ice for cold drinks and before freezers safely preserved food for long periods of time, mankind relied on ice hewn from mountain glaciers and freshwater lakes to enliven drinks and keep food fresh. In […]
Hillsboro artist uses pine needles, gourds, more in her crafts Story and photos by Sarah Allen Hubler has recently begun adding pendants to her wide array of crafts. For Hillsboro artist Patty Hubler inspiration is often found underfoot — specifically, in fallen pine needles. “I try to take nature and incorporate it,” she said. […]
Orange Frazer Press celebrates 30 years Story by Tom Barr and John Hamilton Overlooking Main Street in Wilmington on the second floor of a pre-Civil War building sits a peaceful and quirky Ohio book publishing company that’s survived eBooks, hundreds of bookstore closings, distributors going out of business, and the 2008 recession to celebrate […]
Story by Michelle Stein Winter in Ohio has a way of bringing out the cabin fever — especially when the excitement of the holiday season dies down and there are no more special gatherings to look forward to. But that doesn’t mean we should be resigned to staring longingly out our windows, counting down the […]
Column by Adrienne McGee Sterrett Lists. I like them. They’re an orderly way to organize my thoughts on any given subject. There is something about old-school pen to paper that gets my brain’s gears going. Or slowed down appropriately. If I’m honest, my mind can be both slow to start and rev too high occasionally. […]
Carnegie libraries a piece of history and a testament to generosity Story by Sarah Allen The Portsmouth Public Library as it was on its opening day. Most communities hardly seem complete without a library. From the childhood joy of a first library card to the programs and events that keep patrons learning throughout adulthood, libraries […]