The Madison County Extension Homemakers have been hard at work!

Summer and warmer weather are just around the corner.

Ask anyone what their favorite insect is and firefly — also known as a lightening bug — will be at the top of list.

You are invited to the third-annual Madison County Beef Day, sponsored by Ag Credit. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Central Kentucky Ag Credit, 1000 Ival James Blvd, Richmond.

Lately, I’ve realized that I need a new headshot photo for my Facebook page and to go with my Grace Notes column.

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

Playing sports can help increase your general overall health and reduce risk of chronic disease.

May 6

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Hello everyone.

Hello from Baldwin.

The Flatwoods Christian Church at Waco will have a special event this Sunday at 10:45 a.m.

Smoky flavors are popular and have even found their way into cold foods like ice cream and craft cocktail ice cubes.

Make plans to attend our upcoming annual meeting and farm field day for information, food and fellowship!

At this point, we should be past the danger of a late frost.

The intestinal tracts of all mammals have various types of bacteria as part of their natural intestinal microflora. There are many opportunities for people, especially young children, to be exposed to these bacteria, such as pets, friends, etc.

One day shortly after my husband retired in 2005, I came home from work to find a bed frame and mattress leaning against the wall in one of the bathrooms, books stacked everywhere and a 30-gallon trash can in the living room.

Bass anglers fishing from the bank of a reservoir often look longingly at boats ripping up and down the lake.

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The pregnant woman was feeling lost and overwhelmed.

Hello readers.

Hello from Baldwin.

The Union City Ruritan Consignment Auction is set for June 18 beginning at 10 a.m.

Throughout their years in 4-H, members have numerous opportunities to explore and engage in leadership roles.

A common request in the spring is how to get rid of crawfish that are making unsightly mud chimneys in lawns.

In the next couple of weeks, many will begin cutting your first hay of the season.

Exterior upkeep may increase your home’s overall value and curb appeal.

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Apr 22

If you have ever had to advocate for someone with a mental illness, you already know how exasperating and exhausting that can be.

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:

Ken Cooper’s 1968 book “Aerobics” popularized vigorous aerobic activities that significantly elevate the heart rate and are more intense than resting level.

Hello from Baldwin.

It's a wonderful Tuesday morning here with a bit of clouds and the sun trying to shine through.

Hello everyone.

Curtis Tate hosted Spring Dog Days last Saturday at his farm on Oakley Wells Road.

The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the nation’s mental health, and a new issue brief shows that children are also facing worsening emotional and cognitive health.

Occasionally on a farm visit, I am asked about orchardgrass stands which only last a year or two in hayfields.

Recently, there have been some social media posts circulating that talk about an “invasive” praying mantis which you should take steps to destroy.

Pollinators are important because they help many of the plants we enjoy reproduce.

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

The arguments and screaming had gotten worse.

When my granddaughter, who is now 20, was little, she once told the neighbor that her dad “lives in the bushes.”

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Apr 22

Looking back on my life, there is one big thing we had back when I was younger that is almost missing these days — a bicycle.

Hello everyone.

It's a beautiful Monday evening as I write to my readers.

Hello from Baldwin.