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When veterans are hurting, #BeThere

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) empowers communities to take action to support our nation’s veterans. Each community across the country plays a...

We all knew the Nelsons’ home

For as long as I can remember, I have had a small lamp hooked over top of the headboard of my bed. It is...

Government should work

Nearly seven years ago, when Lora Abernathy was the editor of the Wilmington News Journal, I got frustrated and wrote a letter to the...

Reading into those resolutions

I have a confession to make — I hate New Year’s resolutions. Even the word itself makes me cringe.It sounds like a punishment you’re...

Helping you stay safe this winter

I believe our weather experts should start calling themselves jugglers instead of climatologists.Oh, don’t get me wrong, I think they do a great job...

What is it about dogs?

“Histories are fuller of examples of the fidelity of dogs than of friends.” — Alexander PopeWhat is it about dogs?In the wild they search...

Past, take a bow; forever is now

You’ve heard the old adage, “There’s no where to go but up.” It’s typically stated in the context of hitting rock bottom, so there’s...

Is snowbound at home so bad?

We have officially endured our first winter storm of the season, and for the most part I believe we made it through.I always enjoy...

Government shutdown hurting Ohioans

The president must immediately reopen the government, so workers can get back on the job earning a paycheck and serving Ohioans.Right now, 6,569 Ohio...

The Sunday reunion: Irreplaceable

I walked over to a closet in my office, blew a bit of dust off the top shelf, and picked up a box.To my...