Winter is one time of year when you can expect your energy bills to go up a fair amount as you have to kick up the thermostat to accommodate for the cold weather outside.  If there were ways you could save money and not have to crank up the heat quite as much as you normally do, you’d want to hear them, right? Well, here are some to consider, courtesy... [Read more...]

Earth Day 2010 is upon us and it would be great if everyone at Stewarts Ferry could practice at least one new way to help conserve our collective environment.  Every little bit makes a differend.  Below is an article that I just read online regarding "green cleaning."  Check it out... Thinking about spring cleaning? Don't forget the environment. The irony... [Read more...]

Do you shop for your fresh food and produce locally? If not, you may want to give it some serious consideration. Although today's global market allows us to buy foods grown almost anywhere in the world at any given time, this option is not the most sustainable. Buying in-season fruits and vegetables that are locally grown helps to eliminate the environmental... [Read more...]

This Sunday some of us may be gathered around the TV screen, while others are mingling. Either way the Super Bowl is a great chance to have a get together. If you are planning one then you may want to try to go green on Sunday. Skip the paper plates and plastic cups and use your own. Even if you don't have enough, ask a friend to bring some extra. Also, remember... [Read more...]