Opinion
February: Quite the holiday month!
True to form, I belatedly realized the current and shortest month of the year offers the most opportunities to celebrate. Besides the one federal holi...
Government updates healthy-eating guidelines
QUESTION: I just saw that the new federal dietary guidelines were released. Were there any changes made from the dietary guidelines that were released...
Extension hosts series aimed at female landowners
Land is an expensive and important investment that is often handed down through generations. As such, it should be cared for and maintained to remain ...
Updates return on local music students
Hello Champaign County!You’ve not had a column from me for awhile! I do have an excuse…the pandemic. Every time I sat down to write someth...
What is success? Advice for today’s graduates
Editor’s note: The Rev. Elizabeth Coffman of Urbana received an honorary doctorate in Community Leadership during Franklin University’s J...
It’s sticky note time again!
At best, the scribbles on any given sticky note in my idea journal can blossom into an entire article. More frequently, they rise only to the level of...
Saving money on meals using slow cookers
QUESTION: One of my resolutions this year is to eat healthier but save time and money on food. Got any ideas? ANSWER - One easy, budget-friendly way t...
I know what that is! Do you?
My brother likes to post on Facebook pictures of vintage items. If the object belongs to an antique tractor or resembles a motor, I keep scrolling. Re...
Ag-LINK available for 2021 growing season
There’s no understating the importance of agriculture to our state. Ohio’s farms and agribusinesses not only serve as a cornerstone of eco...
Champaign County? How interesting!
A while back my interest was piqued when I read in the UDC about a presentation made to the Soroptimist Club concerning interesting women in Champaign...
