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Help out deer and heed this pumpkin bucket PSA
No, this deer isn't getting an early start on a Halloween costume.Threat level: Instances of deer with plastic pumpkin buckets stuck on their heads seem to make Midwest headlines every year, prompting the Ohio Division of Wildlife to share a PSA on Facebook.What we're hearing: The state does not track how often deer are getting stuck, though a spokesperson tells us it "does seem to be more common" in recent years."That might be because of more cell phone cameras, more people with Halloween decorations, or potentially a heightened awareness from the public."How to help: It's best to keep this Halloween prop inside, officials suggest. But if you must use one in your outdoor decor, snip off the black handle beforehand.Report a deer in this unfortunate predicament by calling 1-800-WILDLIFE (945-3543).💭 Alissa's thought bubble: A trapped deer that gave Upper Arlington residents quite a scare in 2017 was one of my first "odd news" stories as a Dispatch reporter.Luckily, it had a happy ending. After a week-long saga, it apparently freed itself.
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Ohio State College of Nursing students with Brienne, the English Lab. Brienne belongs to Beth Steinberg, a senior researcher at the Center of Integrative Health and lead researcher for Buckeye Paws. Credit: Courtesy of Aimee Mitchell.
Stone: Apple crunch of a different kind
The very first time I heard about the great apple crunch, my mind immediately took me to the kitchen and the amazing smells of a pan of freshly baked apple crunch right out of the oven. To my disappointment at first, and then excitement soon after, I learned of the real meaning of The Great Apple Crunch. Now is a perfect time to try the many varieties of Ohio apples. The Buckeye State is one of the top 10 states in apple production in the U.S. Apple producers that call Ohio home produce around 50 different varieties, including some Ohio originals. Each apple variety possesses its own unique appearance, flavor, and texture which ultimately helps determine its use or uses. Did you know that apples are one of the most popular fruits consumed in the United States? Apples are great to eat, cook with, preserve and grow. Growing fresh fruit in your own backyard can be a fun way to put tasty treats on your table, but there are also many decisions to make as you think about growing apples.
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