Opinion
Appreciating our dog wardens
Sometimes the idea of a dog warden or dog catcher takes on a negative image in our minds. I would like to correct that image and take a moment to reco...
Ohio’s next-gen meets manufacturing
This summer marks the sixth year my office is partnering with local companies and organizations to host summer manufacturing camps for young Ohioans a...
Dont wait; call if you need help
When I broke my rib (which I did by coughing too hard … it’s a long story), I immediately went to the doctor and got an X-ray.When I start...
It’s good to be back in the saddle
I’m back to my desk at the office and it feels really good! I want to thank all the folks of Clinton County for the many thoughts and prayers to...
Unlearning racial bias takes time
Starbucks recently closed its stores for a one-day racial bias training for all its employees. Unfortunately, I think there’s a good chance it w...
Why we hurt, how to seek help
Our church is studying the book of Job found in the Bible over the next several weeks. We had planned this particular Bible study/sermon series over s...
Never mind walls, they’re building warehouses
Most mornings lately, I’ve woken up to two things. First I hear my toddler, sounding off that it’s time to get up. Then I see the news sto...
Are you able to hear Him now?
Living in a “retirement” community is interesting at best. First of all, I challenge anyone to show me in the Bible where we are ever enco...
Abuse of farm safety net harms rural America
Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) makes billions of dollars in payments to farmers across the country. Farmers rely on this money a...
More quick and easy recipes
Last week I dedicated a column to my readers who hate to cook. Today I want to give you some more of the quick-and-easy recipes. The first one is for ...
