Paddles, Puddles and the Great Outdoors
Exploring Virginia State Parks by water April 2024 by Amanda S. Creasey, Outdoors Writer When Crystal Hughes of Norfolk, Va., finished the Virginia State Parks’ Trail...
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A’Tisket, A’Tasket, Someone’s in a Basket
Dressed to Impress
Kidding Around
Create these tasty, kid-friendly recipes with your children! April 2024 Caterpillar Sandwiches Recipe courtesy of Family Features/Nature’s Own Ingredients: 4 Nature’s Own Butterbread slices 4 ham slices 2 lettuce leaves 4 American cheese slices 1 cherry tomato...
Managing Grief
Caring for yourself during the grieving process April 2024 by Vanessa LaFaso Stolarski, Contributing Columnist The loss of a loved one, a pet or even a significant relationship, can derail our lives to a point where we forget to take care of ourselves. Sometimes, the...
Flowering Dogwood
Virginia’s state flower and tree April 2024 by Steve Carroll, Contributing Columnist Flowering dogwood is a small tree that makes a dramatic and much-admired statement in early spring. The Virginia Native Plant Society named it their 2018 Flower of the Year, and in...
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Laying it on the Line
Fast facts about lineworkers April 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist You probably don’t think about them until your power goes out, but electric lineworkers protect our homes and communities 24 hours a day. Like other first responders who keep us safe,...
Looking Forward
Shaping our energy future through innovation April 2024 by Anne Prince, Contributing Columnist The energy industry is undergoing significant change driven by technology and the transition to more sustainable forms of energy. Innovation is essential in addressing these...
Going to Ground in a Good Way
Household items that can be repurposed in a garden April 2024 by George Weigel, Contributing Writer Gardening can give a second life to all sorts of household junk, er, “resources.” Here are 20 re-tooling possibilities: 1. Old shoes, baskets, backpacks, pocketbooks,...
It’s a Brick House
Doswell company recycles sawdust to make ecologically friendly heat source April 2024 by Audrey T. Hingley, Contributing Writer According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s 2023 Residential Energy Consumption Survey, Americans primarily use electricity to...
Getting Your Ducts in a Row
Efficiency tips for manufactured homes March 2024 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: I live in a manufactured home. How can I keep the inside temperature more comfortable and save on energy bills? A: There are several tasks you can complete to improve...
Geothermal Energy
A hot topic that’s also a cool conversation March 2024 by Will Lange, Contributing Columnist In a world of traditional, fossil fuel-based heating and cooling systems, solar panels on roofs and vast wind farms, you may never have given much thought to another...
Staying Positive
Even if you’re facing the holidays without beloved members of your family, there’s still lots to do for the holiday hustle.
Play Ball!
April 2024 Weather starts getting warmer in April and you can hear the sound of balls hitting a bat and glove as baseball season gets into swing. Kids of all ages begin running their parents everywhere, traveling to practices and games. For those like me who are past...
Proof of the Goodness in People
Co-op family comes together following life-changing event April 2024 by Chelsea Wootten, Contributing Writer Last summer, Rob Book was finishing up his first six months as Delaware Electric Cooperative’s president and CEO. Enjoying the challenges associated with...
Proof of the Goodness in People
Co-op family comes together following life-changing event April 2024 by Chelsea Wootten, Contributing Writer Last summer, Rob Book was finishing up his first six months as Delaware Electric Cooperative’s president and CEO. Enjoying the challenges associated with...
