It’s graduation season. I know with the threat of COVID-19 very few schools are having in-person graduations, but we still need to celebrate our friends and family members finishing up one part of their journey and moving to the next.

CATLETTSBURG The Marsee family didn’t have to wait too long to enjoy the fruits of their labor in the garden.

Boyd County High School graduate Rylie St. Clair has received at $750 scholarship from the Boyd County Master Gardeners.

We’ve been baking crazy from being isolated at home with little to do. One survey said the number one item Americans have been baking is banana bread. That’s because most of us buy more bananas than we will eat and we hate to see them go to waste.

The summer season at Pioneer Playhouse has been delayed because of COVID-19, but Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theater is planning to open on June 19.

One of America’s favorite snacks — popcorn — is much more versatile than you might imagine. Here are some ideas.

ASHLAND Everybody knows to cough and sneeze into their elbow, wash hands for 20 seconds and use sanitizer.

We’ve all heard about the toilet paper hoarding situation and seen (if not with our own eyes, certainly the photos on social media) all the empty shelves where our favorite brands used to be. Even if you are not one of the people buying it up by the carts full, I’m sure with everyone at home…

The word “brother” in the Bible can mean many things. But most frequently, it refers to a male sibling, born of the same parents as other offspring, who forms a part of the family.

HUNTINGTON The Huntington Museum of Art has opened an exhibit titled “American Impressionism,” which will run through July 5.

Editor’s Note: This interview occurred before the postponement of “Menopause The Musical.”

A reader requested a recipe for old-fashioned baked apples using Red Hots, the spicy cinnamon candy.

ASHLAND The 37th annual Model Railroad Show will be Saturday and Sunday at the Kyova Mall on U.S. 60.

ASHLAND For many involved in the Paramount Players’ production of “Mamma Mia!” it is a labor of love.

IRONTON Performing in the area is a joy for Larry Keel and he’s looking forward to his show Saturday at the Ro-Na Theater.

A friend said her grandmother used what she called rat-trap cheese in her ham salad. She said she still doesn’t know what rat-trap cheese is. Does anyone? If you do, please email me at the address at the end of this column.

ASHLAND Everyone who met Tupac could see he was a wonderful dog. They also wondered why he had lingered at Ashland Animal Rescue Fund’s kennel.

Last night, we advanced our clocks ahead by one hour so  the sun’s rays will brighten more of the evening hours. Though the day may seem longer, this 23-hour day is actually the shortest day of the year.

OLIVE HILL A relatively new dance studio is winning awards and growing.

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, but you don’t have to spend a lot of green to get the luck of the Irish.

IRONTON Alina Kiryayeva, Ukrainian born virtuoso classical pianist who has performed on three continents, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Ohio University Southern Riffe Center Mains Rotunda.

HUNTINGTON The schedule of musical artists at Black Sheep Burrito and Brews is full for the next few days.

My birthday will be Sunday and to celebrate, I like to indulge myself for at least a week.

Each March, fans — and  soon-to-be fans —  take over the Lexington Convention Center for the Lexington Comic and Toy Convention.

There are some crafts that are easy. There are some crafts that are fun.  There are crafts that are very inexpensive to do.  This craft ticks all those boxes.

Staff report