The Mullet

Beyond Reason by Rob PerezI walked into work this morning carrying the weight of adulthood. I was tired. I had deadlines. Emails had accumulated overnight like snowdrifts. The previous week I had not won a…

Obituaries

Rethinking Grass: Alternative Groundcovers

Photo Credit OSU Extension Madison County By Natasha AtlasOSU Extension Madison County Education CoordinatorThinking of switching up your lawn? Maybe you want a new look, lower maintenance, or wildlife benefit. There are several options for…

Newest Trustee at Mt. Sterling Library

Grif Vincent (seen on the right) was officially sworn in as the newest trustee of the Mt. Sterling Public Library Board at the top of the May board meeting. Mayor and fellow trustee Andy Drake…

Madison-Plains Athletes Advance at OHSAA District Track Meet

By Ciera BierbaughMadison MessengerGRANVILLE — Madison-Plains track and field athletes are continuing a strong run as several Eagles advanced through the OHSAA District competition at Granville High School. With events beginning May 19.The Eagles entered…

Sweet Second Chances: Creative Ways to Use Leftover Easter Candy

By Ciera BierbaughMadison MessengerAfter baskets are emptied and egg hunts are over, you may find yourself with an abundance of leftover Easter candy—chocolate bunnies half-eaten, handfuls of jelly beans, and more pastel-colored sweets than anyone…