KOSCIUSKO — With temperatures reaching into the 80s recently, warm weather appears to have finally arrived. Birds, bees, flowers and people have emerged to enjoy the sunshine. Something to keep in mind is that heavy rains, high winds, lightning and temperature variations are prevalent during spring. Thunderstorms can … Read More
By SHILEY HECKERT Director, KC Recycling Depot WARSAW — Springtime always brings a flurry of environmental activity to the Depot. While we are open throughout winter on weekdays, April 9th is the first Saturday of the year that we are open. Take advantage of these extra hours to … Read More
By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Extension Educator Health & Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Each year I choose to write my column on dandelion greens for a number of reasons. I will begin that part of the reason is out of respect … Read More
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PENN. — Spring is coming! America’s most iconic weather forecaster, the Pennsylvania groundhog Punxsutawney Phil, “told” this to the president of the groundhog club after not seeing his shadow at Gobbler’s Knob in the town northeast of Pittsburgh.
Read MoreBy MICHELLE CAIN DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife Nuisance wild animals are a common problem in the spring. Hoosiers have several options for dealing with them. Calling a licensed wild animal control company is one. For the name of a licensed company, visit wildlife.IN.gov/2351.htm. Hoosier landowners or … Read More
Kelly Heckaman, Purdue Extension Office Planting season always comes with a safety message about important precautions on our rural highways. It is the season when farm machinery and other vehicles use the same two-lane highways. It is also the season when collisions between farm equipment and other vehicles … Read More
