There’s a lot of housewives on the farm who must wish today they had never sold the flock of hens. It was their chore to feed the chickens, collect the eggs and take them to market. They got the money for groceries and a few glad items. The mistresses of flocks of 200 leghorns gave up the ...

This year’s summer reading program theme was Dig Into Reading. I want to take a moment to thank all of the parents, caregivers, children, and teens who participated this year. I would also like to thank the library staff. They did an excellent job helping to make the program happen throughout ...

By Terry and Kim Kovel A mechanical bank like this “Two Frogs” bank used to put on a show for as little as a penny. Place the coin on the flat spot on the small frog’s chest, press the lever on the back of the bank, and the large frog opens its mouth to catch the coin as the small frog ...

We all have our favorite types of stories. Many people love a good mystery. Others love a heartwarming romance. Some people prefer true crime or biography. Still others enjoy horror stories that make you want to leave the light on. Whatever your preference, there is benefit in ...

In the old days when clothes were sewn and mended at home instead of bought ready-made, spools of thread were household essentials. You would see a spool cabinet in any country store, usually on the counter. They were shaped like a miniature chest of drawers, with lettering on ...

Encouraged by the success of another type of music the Brown County fair this year as added Lobo, a nationally recognized singer with special interests to the young. Lobo writes and sings music applicable to all types of audiences, particularly the MOR (middle-of-the-road) and rock set. His ...