Market could now be saturated
BURBANK, Wash. — Ten years ago, Jim Lott had never even tasted a blueberry, let alone thought about planting the fruit at his southeast Wash...
Curb appeal can be critical
MODESTO, Calif. — Julie Mendonsa can see what other people can't.
Mendonsa is a professional home stager. Her job is to help people who are se...
Pool owners probably have given little thought to protecting their pool's electrical equipment from storms. Perhaps it's time they thought about it. When a lightning str...
The installation of new carpeting can provide a home with a whole new feel. After a few months though, the carpet might experience some shedding or sprouting. Fortunatel...
W.Va. farmers face challenges
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — First, there was last summer's drought. Then came more bad news: skyrocketing fuel and fertilizer prices, and a wet spri...
The 60th annual Butler Farm Show will be Aug. 4 through Aug. 9 at the farm show grounds along Route 68, west of Butler. Admission is $6 on Monday and $7 for each followi...
Magician Dr. Fred Smart performs a trick with the help of Sherry Chatterbox. Dr. Smart will stroll the farm show grounds and perform daily at the 60th annual Butler Farm...
Summer staple began as farm contest in 1947
It all began as a plowing contest in 1947 sponsored by the Machine Dealers Association.
In the summer of 1948, the Butler Coun...
The Butler Farm Show also will hosts the 21st annual Blue-Ribbon Apple Pie Contest. Entries, with recipes for the crust and filling, will be delivered from 1 to 4 p.m. A...
The 2008 Butler Farm Show American Heritage Showcase will display more than 150 exhibits of household and personal items and farm equipment. Demonstrations will be inclu...
