AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Waynesville Ohio. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/waynesville 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/waynesville http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:08:07 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Make your holiday shopping a little sweeter with Waynesville's Extreme Chocolate Holiday Extravaganza! Two full weekends of chocolate decadence! Nov.... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/waynesville/news/waynesville-goes-chocolate-233025 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/waynesville/news/waynesville-goes-chocolate-233025 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Anouncing Waynesville's Second Gingerbread House Contest hosted by The Hammel House. Why not make this a part of your holiday tradition this year?... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/waynesville/news/2nd-annual-gingerbread-house-contest-233032 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/waynesville/news/2nd-annual-gingerbread-house-contest-233032 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Local Ohio Author Tim Callahan will be at the Red Barn General Store at 229 High Street in Waynesville to personalize and autograph copies of his... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/waynesville/news/book-signing-with-tim-callahan-233038 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/waynesville/news/book-signing-with-tim-callahan-233038 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Ohio (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/franklin/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-warren-county-228591 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/franklin/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-warren-county-228591 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 ARTIST P. BUCKLEY MOSS RETURNS TO WAYNESVILLE   Show to Feature Artist’s Remarqued Works Waynesville,... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/waynesville/news/p-buckley-moss-in-person-waynesville-ohio-223955 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/waynesville/news/p-buckley-moss-in-person-waynesville-ohio-223955 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Warren County, OH area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Warren County,... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/franklin/news/warren-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-warren-county-221303 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/franklin/news/warren-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-warren-county-221303 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Warren County Ohio area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/franklin/news/warren-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-warren-county-221436 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/franklin/news/warren-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-warren-county-221436 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Ohio corn maze and it's a great,... http://www.americantowns.com/oh/columbus/news/find-ohio-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-ohio-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217149 http://www.americantowns.com/oh/columbus/news/find-ohio-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-ohio-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217149 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-waynesville-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-waynesville-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600