The Union County Board of Education will meet in Special Called session at Union County High School Library on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to Approve/Disapprove the Resolution Requesting the General Assembly to Provide Greater Flexibility with School Recess Time.
The Union County Board of Education will meet in Special Called session at Union County High School on Monday, September 29, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to Approve/Disapprove the Director of Schools Evaluation. A workshop will immediately follow to discuss a Teacher Incentive Plan.
The next regular workshop and meeting of the Union County Board of Education will be on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Union County High School. The workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting immediately to follow.
The Union County Extension Office is asking for input from local residents to help shape future Family and Consumer Science (FCS) programs. FCS programs cover a wide range of topics that support families and communities, including nutrition and cooking, financial literacy, health and wellness, parenting, and more.
Abigail Thomas, Union County’s Family and Consumer Science Agent, is conducting a needs assessment to better understand what resources and programs would be most helpful to the people of Union County.
Welcome in Spooky-Season with a collection of good stories! Come to the Park Office at 125 Village Green Circle for a history of Appalachian folklore and superstitions. Park Ranger Holly Frerichs will present how different cultures melted together to pass along their folk tales and how they have impacted the heritage of Appalachian people. This years presentation will have a new focus: Appalachian Cryptids!
Seating is limited so please register to save your seat!
Many species of trees have “mast years”, when their seed/fruit production is extraordinarily high. And this year it looks to be Chestnut oak, whose acorns are thick on the ground right now. Mast refers to tree seeds that are a food source for wildlife. It comes from the old English word “maest”, referring to tree nuts that have accumulated on the forest floor. Hard mast includes all the nut trees, including oak (nine local species), hickory (four local species), walnut, beech, chinquapin, and hazelnut. Soft mast includes fleshy fruits like dogwood, sassafras, blackgum, blueberry, blackberry and cherry. The nut trees tend to have periodic bumper crop years, and when it happens, a mast year is conspicuous. Several years of low to moderate seed production will suddenly be augmented by a year when the trees are loaded. How tree species coordinate mast years all produce heavy at once is still a mystery, but it’s known trees communicate with each other through chemical signals passed through the air or through underground root/fungal connections and weather cues. You may notice that mast-consuming species such as squirrels, jays, turkey, grouse, and deer, and bear are more visible during masting years. In poor crop years, wildlife sightings drop as they move away in search of food.
Not all oven settings are created equal. Today’s modern ovens often come with “Bake,” “Convection,” and even “Air Fry” options. Knowing the difference can save time in the kitchen and help you get the best results from your cooking.
One of the first house projects Tim and I worked on together as a married couple was replacing the front door. To say it didn’t go as expected is an understatement.
Please join the Hamilton Cemetery Association for the ‘2nd Gathering of the Generations’ Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Union County Historical Society, 11:00 a.m. The day begins with sharing ancestry information among descendents of those buried in the Union County, Hamilton Cemetery. Everyone will have an opportunity to hear, see, share and learn more about their ancestry.
Do you experience regular back pain? You’re not alone. According to the National Institute of occupational Safety and Health, more than 1 in 4 (26%) working adults experience low back pain. Studies show that back pain can limit your activities and impact your ability to work. In fact, the Health Policy Institute found it to be a leading cause of work-loss days, with 83 million days of work lost per year.
Whether you work from home, the office or a combination of both, it’s important to invest in your musculoskeletal health and protect your back.
2025 Healthy Hardwoods Field Day Set for Chuck Swan State Forest
Forestry professionals, landowners, and natural resource enthusiasts are invited to attend the 2025 Healthy Hardwoods Field Day, a hands-on educational event focused on sustainable hardwood management and oak regeneration. The event will take place at Chuck Swan State Forest, offering both classroom-style presentations and in-the-field demonstrations.
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