Second annual Monroe County Pumpkin Festival set this weekend 

By Sarah Richardson   The second annual Monroe County Pumpkin Festival will be held this weekend from Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Hanna Farmstead in Pickaway. The farm features a pumpkin patch, wagon rides, corn mazes, flower garden, kid’s activities, and a selection of vendors and food. This weekend’s vendors include Udderly Smooth Rolled Ice Cream, Mill Creek Homestyle Bakery, Sugar Bears, L&B creations, Heart to Hoof Creations, Bloom2beyou Permanent Jewelry, Reusable Homestead, Twilight Valley Homestead, InSoul...

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Dear Recycle Lady

Dear Recycle Lady, Here’s one additional item on the subject of textile waste that you wrote about last week. The clothing brand Patagonia has a campaign for returning your “eligible pre-loved gently used” Patagonia gear for credit; apparently, they re-sell it or “help it find a new home - not the landfill.” They are a very eco-conscious clothing/outdoor gear company, and maybe other companies might be doing this also? Let’s Avoid Waste Dear Let’s Avoid Waste, Thanks for the information on the many diverse online options for buying, selling, or donating used clothing. These online options offer many choices that...

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