September is National Literacy Month and if you know anything by now, it’s that the team are suckers for a good weekly or monthly calendar emphasis. These are often a great way to pump the brakes and spotlight something important. Sure, there are silly entries that earn a chuckle (“National Hop on O...

It’s not just a classroom cliche to say that math is everywhere, from planning a budget to decorating a room. Even careers that aren’t directly connected to math require plenty of it. Take agriculture. Today, an online search can bring up farm calculator apps designed to help determine, for example,...

The Sharon Springs Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th annual Sharon Springs Harvest Festival on Sept. 19 and 20, 2026. Admission is free. More than 50 vendors – local farms, artisan makers, distilleries, vintage dealers and community nonprofits – will line Main Street and the lawns of the Americ...

What do baseball, ice cream, fireworks, dairy farms and 800 pounds of butter have in common? This year, they tell the story of America – New York-style. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the 58th annual American Dairy Association North East butter sculpture at the New York State Fair, s...

Spring and autumn are peak times of the year for millions of people to experience seasonal allergies. Sneezing, watery eyes and stuffy noses can make enjoying the outdoors particularly difficult for people with seasonal allergies, and many seek any and all remedies that can help them find relief. Ra...

After a few months of fun in the sun, it can be difficult to admit that summer will soon be over. Lazy, hazy days likely filled the calendar, with time spent poolside or at a beach. Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean that all the relaxing fun must cease. Families can extend the fun a l...

When pondering projects around a house, it’s easy to overlook small tasks and direct your focus toward more significant undertakings. Small projects might not generate the reactions that larger projects do, but even the simplest tasks can go a long way toward making a home more comfortable. Sealing ...

Residents of the U.S. celebrate Labor Day each September on the first Monday of the month to acknowledge the contributions of the nation’s workers. The holiday can be traced to the late 19th century, when labor activists campaigned for a federal holiday to recognize hardworking employees and their a...

Tortilla chips dipped in a tangy salsa often make the perfect opener to a meal. Salsa traditionally is made with tomatoes, but people often can find different fruits filling in for tomatoes or complementing them in various salsa recipes. During the height of the summer entertaining season, salsa can...