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Weather warning for severe thunderstorms in Russell and Barbour counties early Friday morning


Weather warning for severe thunderstorms in Russell and Barbour counties early Friday morning

The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:57 a.m. Friday predicting severe thunderstorms until 5:45 a.m. for Russell and Barbour counties. Residents could have to contend with wind gusts of up to 80 km/h. “At 4:57 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Hawkinsville or 16 miles southeast of Hurtsboro, […]

You don’t want to stop gardening? These cold-resistant vegetables will survive the winter


You don’t want to stop gardening? These cold-resistant vegetables will survive the winter

CORVALLIS – Not ready to hang up your gloves and spade yet? The intrepid gardener still has a chance to plant some cold-hardy vegetables that can be harvested next spring. But don’t dawdle. “Winter gardening is a risky business,” said Jim Myers, a plant breeder and researcher at Oregon State University. “One year with a […]