By Michael Johnson Connie Jones, of Friends of Gallia County’s Animals, hands over a dog to Dan Drennan, a member of Pilots N Paws, a group of volunteer pilots that provides transportation to animal rescue shelters. Dan Drennan double checks his flight plans and registers them with the FFA, as well as discusses his planned […]
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 Lora Abernathy Photo above courtesy of Opal Collier, photos below by Lora Abernathy PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Opal Collier hopped on the back of a four-wheeler with her husband. He needed to show her something. The recently married pair drove up a mountain, winding through tangled brush and trees and climbing over rocky terrain. […]
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 Beth Sergent Photos by Beth Sergeant No. 1 Mason County has ties to literary giant Mark Twain with Clements State Tree Nursery located in West Columbia, north of Point Pleasant. The nursery, owned by the West Virginia Division of Forestry, sits on property once owned by Twain’s grandparents. According to the division, bare-root […]
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 […]
Reciprocate your best friend’s love with homemade treats By Andrea Chaffin I never wanted a dog. They stink. They drool. They jump. They bark. I grew up with cats, which require little care. Basically, as long as their bowls are full and their litter boxes are scooped, they don’t need anything. But dogs? They’re […]