Children keep father busy
Fatherhood is one of the most exciting and terrifying things in the world, according to Ian Thomas, a 35-year-old father of two.
Ian and his wif...
It’s deck sprucing-up time, and I thought I would share some tips on staining from Debbie Zimmer at the Paint Quality Institute.
Assuming that your deck doesn’t need rep...
Uniting changes lives
NEW YORK — Estrangement can make Father's Day complicated for many families, but reunion can be oh so sweet. Here are two stories — and many lives —...
A journalist called me the other day wanting me to make some pithy, erudite comments on the subject of the so-called “stepfamily.”
I am eminently qualified, I propose, ...
Lorraine Afonso of Ellwood City shops Saturday at the Harmony Museum's annual herb and garden fair. Gardener Janet Eck helps her with her selections.
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Has daughter, newborn son
Becoming a father is one of the most nerve-racking experiences for a man, said Nicholas Kujbus, a 29-year-old father of two from West Sunbury.
W...
Pipe and slippers? Today's dad is more likely to be trail biking with the kids, downloading sports apps or jamming with his own weekend band.
So this Father's Day, consi...
Tips can make grass 'greener'
Thomas Christopher is a lawn and garden expert calling for a radical revamp of how we approach yard care. “Lawns. I keep struggling with the...
Preparations key to success at campgrounds
Although an average camping trip lasts about a week, campgrounds spend a lot of time preparing for these short trips.
Denny Qui...
Here are planned theater events this summer.
Butler Summer Dramatics
The Butler Summer Dramatic Project, open to anyone ages 10 to 25, will stage the musical “Annie”...