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Genomic research could bolster conservation initiatives aimed at protecting the endangered species. Scientists still have much to uncover about the unique, scaly mammal known as the pangolin, a creature that bears resemblance to an aardvark and an armadillo. A recent study, published in the journal

Marjorie Ayers Smith (Marge), 83, died at El Camino Hospital in Los Gatos, CA on March 31, 2021, surrounded by her three children. Born in Tampa, FL on June 27, 1937, Marge was the youngest of three children born to Harry Porter Ayers and Grace Lucille Howard. Marge attended Tampa Business College for a two year degree to become a secretary. But she longed to expand her horizons and seek adventure. At age 21, she signed on as an overseas secretary for the American Red Cross (ARC)—2 years i...

Im going to call this an Answer Man column (rather than a Pokin Around) even though the question wasnt asked of me. I saw it posed on the Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood News Facebook page, of which I am a member, although I dont live there. Keisha Dean on April 19 asked the group what the letters "VC" stand for on the 10-foot high cinderblock circular columns on both sides of South Broadway Avenue — on the south side of West Walnut Lawn. What could "VC" stand for? When I hear "VC" the first ...

On June 5, 1891, the historic Uhrichs Mills — a Uhrichsville landmark for nearly a century — was destroyed by fire. “The mill was owned by Mr. T.B. Smith,” a correspondent for the Tuscarawas Advocate wrote. “We understand he loses heavily. The mill was doing a splendid business and ’tis sad to see these industries go up in smoke.”     The mill, which stood on the west bank of Big Stillwater Creek just south of the present day Trenton Avenue bridge, had been in existence since...