One of the most elusive and mysterious owls of Ohio is the barn owl (Tyto alba). This very large predator, measuring 16 inches long with a wingspan of 3 ½ feet, has a heart-shaped face, large dark eyes, a white body with tawny brown back and long legs. This beautiful bird is a natural hunter. ...

DEAR ANNIE: My brother and I are in our early 50s, and our mom has dementia. Our personal lives could not be more different. I have kids and have been married for 25 years. I returned to the workforce full time five years ago after having been a stay-at-home mom. My brother is a newlywed of ...

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. • ...

DEAR HELOISE: For keeping small items like eye pencils, my good tweezers and a sharpener findable, organized and tidy (and to keep points or blades from premature dulling and bouncing around in my makeup bag), I use a clear rubber glove and put things I want to protect into each finger. Then I ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old male who weighs 130 pounds and is 5 feet, 7 inches tall. I am in good shape and work out regularly. I had my prostate removed in 2023 after about six years of active surveillance, and I just finished radiation treatment. I’ve taken vitamins for as long as ...

There are inspired plays one might never have an opportunity to make in a lifetime of bridge. Most such plays would not be difficult to execute if someone rang a bell at the critical moment to warn a player that his chance to rise and shine had arrived. Unfortunately, these moments occur so ...