Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Posted on February 24, 2022
Occasionally my seven-year-old granddaughter comes in to work with me. One day she asked if she could set up her own desk so she could do some work too. We used an empty desk and got her set up with some office supplies, printed out a sign that said “Kenza’s Desk” and put up a few decorations. She i...
Emily Carey 
Posted on December 15, 2021
When I was just three years old, I received the best birthday gift a little girl could dream of – a beautiful palomino Shetland pony thought to be around four, Dude. Dude and I were best friends. He taught me how to ride, how to care for something else and most importantly, what I was passionate abo...
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...