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 help you finish that spring chore list. …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 for my grandparents. I remember them sharing …read more.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — In a major Dad-move win, Patrick Pipino of Saratoga Springs, New York, penned an honest note excusing his daughters’ school tardiness because the family attended a Bruce Springsteen concert on Monday, Feb. 8.

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.

By 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 tenants also can trap and release or …read more.

Based on the commentary on this record that has already surfaced, “High Hopes,” out on January 14, seems to be a polarizing album. Some people love it, some hate it. Personally, I fall somewhere in the middle. The Boss couldn’t make a bad record if he tried. However, “High Hopes” feels a bit thrown together. …read more.