Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Posted on April 25, 2022
Spring is for the birds! This is the time of year when migratory birds who have been vacationing in their tropical homes fly north to their annual breeding grounds. They are busy building nests, finding mates, and populating our bird feeders. It is prime bird-watching season. There are many ways to ...
Events
Posted on February 7, 2022
Some of my fondest memories of my grandfather involved a not-so-silent war he was involved in for years. It was Grandpa and the birds versus the scavenging squirrels. My grandpa loved passively birdwatching, seeing who would flit up to the bird feeder throughout the year, noting all the different co...
Lifestyle
Courtney Llewellyn 
July 17, 2026
The “Best in Rural Writing” contest is open to everyone in the world. The work can have already been published (or scheduled to be published). By subm...
Events
Courtney Llewellyn 
July 15, 2026
The Utica Maennerchor will host its annual Bavarian Festival on July 17 from 5 - 10 p.m. and July 18 from 3 - 10 p.m. at the club, 5535 Flanagan Rd., ...
Lifestyle
Andy Haman 
July 13, 2026
Few things can upset an otherwise beautiful and relaxing day spent in an outdoor living space more quickly than insects and pests. Whether it’s mosqui...
Lifestyle
by Sam Mazotta 
July 11, 2026
Dear Paw's Corner: I often see advice for humans about staying hydrated – by drinking lots of water, adding electrolyte supplements and so on. But I s...