MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Federal immigration agents raided a Mexican restaurant in Knox County on Thursday, according to officials with the City of Mount Vernon. City officials confirmed Friday that an ...

Hummingbirds are currently migrating south and may be spotted more frequently this time of year. Though many bird watchers put out feeders for the tiny visitors, it’s important to maintain them.

The morning I sat down to write this column it was cool outside but still very dry. Even though there wasn’t any wind to speak of, yellow leaves were falling off trees and shrubs. And even though the ...

Information leading to the Trump administration’s deadly military strikes against boats in the Caribbean — including one on Monday that left three “drug traffickers” dead — has been traced back to an ...

The plea agreement orders him to forfeit $15 billion. The co-founder of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel pleaded guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking charges that accused him of being one of the most ...

A robin and a Monarch butterfly sitting on a dead branch with moss looking at each other - Fercast/Shutterstock Among the multitude of reasons to want birds or butterflies around, their value as ...

Among the multitude of reasons to want birds or butterflies around, their value as pollinators that are essential for flower and vegetable gardens is a key benefit of their presence. You may also want ...

We’re entering prime time this week for that signature flower of summer, the sunflower. The smile-inducing faces of these huge flowers have long been a garden favorite as well as a farm crop that’s ...

Few flowers can match the instant cheer a sunflower brings to your garden. With their sunny faces and towering stems, these blooms have long been a symbol of warmth, optimism, and easy summer living.

A summer’s day at The Sunflower Garden in Westminster on Tuesday, Aug. 12. A bee collects pollen from a Mexican sunflower at The Sunflower Garden in Westminster on Tuesday. (Brian Krista/Staff) ...

The vibrant petals and towering stalks of sunflowers make a major statement in any landscape. Pairing them with the right companion plants creates a garden that flourishes via natural compatibility.

I have been hosting an annual garden tour for the past five years and I look forward to it every year! Garden tours are perfect for learning new techniques and methods to implement in your own garden.