There is no denying that in some deals, declarer must guess what to do because he doesn’t know how the adverse cards are divided. Any clues might be disturbingly sparse, or the defense might be exceptionally sharp. Fortunately, such deals are rare. On most occasions, declarer can find a way ...

Fall is my favorite time of year, with its crisp air and beautiful leaf colors. It’s a wonderful time to take a walk through the woods, until you come home and discover all the leaves have followed you. I now realize my maple trees have lost their appeal and made work for me. I guess I am ...

In 2014, I wrote an article on the demise of the American chestnut tree due to the invasive chestnut blight. I’ve been reading the up-to-the-moment research, and I thought I would give a hopeful update as to where the science and research is leading. Before the 1950s, the Eastern half of ...

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact: • OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. • ...

DEAR ANNIE: Every year, I host Thanksgiving for my family, and every year I start out with the same hopeful thought: “This time will be different.” I picture everyone laughing, passing dishes around, maybe even helping with the cleanup without being asked. But by the time the turkey is ...