Home & Garden

6 tips for gardening on a budget

Submitted by mdynia on Tuesday, May 21st, 10:20 am

As the weather warms up, green thumbs across the nation are heading outdoors to plant gardens and beautify yards. But whether you love lettuce or have visions of violets, there is no reason gardening has to leave you with an empty pocketbook. You can keep more money in your savings account by following these six tips.

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Brooklyn Crime Watch Program

Submitted by JTullos on Wednesday, May 15th, 7:24 am

The Brooklyn Police Department has a Crime Watch Program that has been in effect in the community for many years. In order to enhance the program the city is aggressively working with neighborhoods and establishing Neighborhood Crime Watch Programs.

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Ohio Farm Bureau offers free online gardening meeting

Submitted by JTullos on Thursday, May 9th, 7:45 am

Interested in learning how to create a garden and grow vegetables? Then join the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) for the Vegetable Gardening for Beginners online meeting May 14 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

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Brooklyn hydrant flushing

Submitted by JTullos on Tuesday, May 7th, 7:36 am

The Brooklyn Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants from May 15 through June 30, as an on-going program of hydrant and water maintenance. While hydrants are open, the homes on that block may experience discolored water or a drop in water pressure.

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Spring Cleaning: 9 dangerous items to throw away

Submitted by JTullos on Tuesday, May 7th, 7:05 am

Spring’s here, which also means it’s time for the dreaded spring cleaning! Though cleaning is on the brain, many Americas will actually fail to clear out some of the nastiest and dangerous items in their home, which can harbor bacteria and potentially cause health problems if they aren't disposed of properly.

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March Pending Home Sales Index for Ohio

Submitted by mdynia on Monday, April 29th, 10:03 am

The Ohio Association of REALTORS reports that the number of single-family homes and condominiums put under agreement in March rose for the 23rd consecutive month compared to the results from the prior year.

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