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All about alpha-gal syndrome

WASHINGTON — It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites. The problem, known as ...

Valley Grows Calendar

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact: • OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. • OSU Trumbull County Extension Office, 520 W. Main St. Suite 1, Cortland. 330-638-6783. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Plant and Pest Clinic You can submit your questions by calling the Mahoning County office at 330-533-5538 or emailing at ...

Learn about the pawpaw tree

Every Monday through Aug. 11, Ohio State University Extension will sponsor the Veggies and More Tour, visiting local community gardens throughout the area. Open to all, these tours provide helpful gardening information, answer questions and create opportunities to connect with fellow gardeners ...

DEAR ANNIE: Grandma’s jewelry is lost, but her love is not

DEAR ANNIE: My 15-year-old daughter was given a piece of sentimental jewelry on the day of her grandmother’s funeral. It had belonged to her grandmother, and the gesture was meant to be a beautiful way for my daughter to carry a piece of her with her. At the time, my daughter seemed touched. She wore it a few times, and I remember feeling comforted seeing it on her, as if this small object helped connect the generations during a very sad time. Now, only a few months later, I fear the jewelry has been lost. We have searched drawers, jewelry boxes, backpacks, coat pockets, bathroom ...

Arranging cut flowers for everyone to enjoy

Ohio summers can be full of beauty. The blue skies, green trees and grass, and a multitude of flowers and shrubs can give all of us elevated creative thoughts and transform our mood into joyfulness. Flowers provide fabulous color varieties to add to the party. So why not bring some of ...