By, Pam Teel Did you know that he Kinzua Bridge Viaduct in Pennsylvania was the highest viaduct in the world? It was constructed as an alternative to laying an additional 8 miles of train track over rough terrain along the line leading to McKean County’s coal, lumber, and oil lands. Built of wrought iron, the … Continued
Get a Blast of the Past! By Pam Teel The Middle School 6th graders didn’t have far to walk as they headed across Baird Road to the Historic Baird Homestead and Cultural Resource Center in the beginning of June to learn about what it was like living in the past. Hosted by the Friends of … Continued
By, Pam Teel Chakras are the circular vortexes of energy that are placed in seven differ- ent points on the spinal column. All the seven chakras are connected to the various organs and glands within the body. These chakras are responsible for distributing the life energy, which is also known as Qi or Prana. The … Continued
By, Pam Teel You sneeze in public and total strangers will respond by saying, “Bless you” or “God bless you.” We do it so often and from such a young age, it has almost become an involuntary response. Did you know that the origin of the response most likely came about thousands of years ago … Continued
Ticks, some no larger than a grain of sand, are thriving in the woods, fields and marshland of New Jersey. Officials estimate as many as 600,000 state residents have contracted Lyme disease from deer tick bites since 2000. Assemblyman Ron Dancer seeks to rein in the spread with legislation, passed today by the Assembly Agriculture … Continued
ANSWER:High humidity is the leading cause of mold growth in the basement. Mold and mildew flourish when the relative humidity level is above 80%; therefore, all basements—finished or unfinished—should be kept at or below 50% relative humidity. In order to maintain that humidity level, use a dehumidifier and measure the humidity level often. The humidity … Continued
If you’re buying a car, an electronic device, or a major appliance, you may be offered the chance to buy an “extended warranty” or service contract. Both service contracts and warranties provide repair or maintenance for a specific time. But there’s an important difference: a warranty is included in the price of an item; a … Continued
By Lauren Kolacki Unfortunately, no matter how much you scrub and clean, bugs around the house are inevitable. With pets and small children, you might be reluctant to spray harmful pesticides all over. We have compiled a list of easy and effective DIY bug repellants that are safe to use around your family and pets. … Continued
Teacher Appreciation Week is here! As a former teacher and in my current role engaging with teachers across Tennes- see, I love that we celebrate and recognize our teachers. In case you’re stumped for ways to meaningfully show your appreciation for the teachers in your life, here are a few sug- gestions…and most won’t cost … Continued
The 2019 Final Four By Max Druckman The Final Four of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s Basketball March Madness tournament is known for its intense unpredictability, excitement, and sometimes for the losing side, downright sadness. The 2019 edition did not disappoint. The four teams participating had beaten all the rest in the field of … Continued