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Slow down and enjoy Christmas

Christmas is coming fast, but try to slow down: Before you know, it Christmas will be over.Most of us live our lives in a...

Securing benefits our veterans earned

This month’s Veterans Day celebrations around Ohio are a reminder that nothing is more important than serving those who have sacrificed so much for...

That kettle has many meanings

“But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.” — Luke 2:19The weekend following Thanksgiving, Chester Friends and friends rang the...

Christmas is for the birds; really!

It happened so fast that no one really noticed until it had already taken place. Some years ago, I was sitting in a local...

A trip fraught with hazards

I’m quickly approaching 68 years old, which means all of my body parts are just as old.At this age, your body gives you much...

Visiting college campus a must-do

The campus visit should be an essential part of your decision-making process when selecting a college or university.Colleges usually offer a blend of visitation...

Burnin’ hunk of … Elvis’ house

Jimmy Rogers and his dog, Honey, were walking, as they do every morning, in the comfortable, tree-lined Audubon Park neighborhood of East Memphis,...

Project SEARCH serving students

One responsibility of Great Oaks Career Campuses is to serve all with career training and education. Project SEARCH is one creative and effective way...

Feeding the body and soul

According to an article in Forbes magazine, the definition of a good corporate citizen is a business that provides positive values to society and...

Attack of the Crosswick monster

Crosswick, Ohio is a quiet village. Located just on the outskirts of Waynesville, Crosswick is paper town, a planned development that never quite took...