A Healthy and Safe Easter: Tips for Families This Spring
by Alexus Masterson, MPH,Family & Consumer Sciences EducatorOhio State University Extension,Muskingum County Easter is a joyful time filled with traditions, shared meals, and colorful activities—but it also presents important food safety and health considerations for families. Prioritizing safe handling practices, balanced nutrition, and mindful planning can help ensure a celebration that supports well-being. A key […]
World Oral Health Day
by Alexus Masterson, MPH,Family & Consumer Sciences EducatorOhio State University Extension,Muskingum County Health, the constant in our life that requires appointments and monitoring so that we can live a long and happy life. Almost every part of the body requires maintenance but one of the most forgotten is the mouth. Our mouths do so much […]
Spin Cycle Secrets: Smarter Laundry for Everyday Life
Laundry doesn’t have to be a chore—make it a lifestyle win! Is your laundry running your life instead of the other way around? Washing laundry was not as easy as it used to be, the first washing machine was made in 1908, so there were hand crank machines or scrubbing by hand. But do you […]
Caffeine Consumption: How Much Is Too Much?
Coffee, tea, Red Bull, Alani Nu, 5 Hour Energy, what do all these drinks have in common? Caffeine. One day last week while sitting in my office I was about to reach for my third cup of coffee for the day, when I asked my coworker if that was a good idea, she stopped me […]
Alice in Wonder Land
By Alice Stratman Smith On Monday, February 10th I came back to my condo after an appointment and found a large package on my porch. Debbie Uli, I love the Texas wildflowers on a 16X12 frame! Now I have a piece of San Saba that I can see every day and remember your friendship because […]
HEALTH & WELLNESS: Those Old Family Canning Recipes
By: Alexus Masterson, MPH,Family & Consumer Sciences EducatorOhio State University Extension, Muskingum County When you think of food preservation, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe it is picking fresh corn from the garden and freezing it, or helping your grandmother can green beans and tomatoes. Food preservation can look like a […]
Alice in Wonder Land
By Alice Stratman Smith The Zanesville Memorial Concert Band concert on Sunday, June 30th at the Secrest Auditorium gave tribute to ‘American Heroes’. They honored veteran’s in attendance during the Armed Forces Salute when they stood when portions of ‘their song’ was played. The next concert will be Sunday, July 14th, 7 p.m. at Zanes’ […]
HEALTH & WELLNESS: Keeping Kids Active, It’s a Family Affair!
By: Alexus Masterson, MPH,Family & Consumer Sciences EducatorOhio State University Extension, Muskingum County Physical activity is an important part of what keeps us healthy when we are young, and as we age, the need for physical activity daily changes! The American Heart Association recommends kids and teens (from 6-17) get at least 60 minutes of […]
Alice in wonder land
By Alice Stratman Smith Susan Hand and I attended the 38th Annual Carr Center Cake Auction held at the Colony Square Mall April 24 and 25. We ooed and ahed viewing hundreds of decorated cakes with the bonus of coupon, services, and items. My son-in-law Bill Crothers entered a cake featuring Crothers Container Services, LLC. […]
The Lady Fighting Muskies are 6 – 2 in conference play after a number of big wins
Muskingum vs Wilmington doubleheader (4/14) The Willmington Quakers visited New Concord on Sunday to play a doubleheader against the Fighting Muskies. Game one started with Muskingum jumping out to a 3 – 0 lead after two innings both teams had a two-run third inning and the Quakers tied the game at five in the top […]