Columns

What does it mean ‘to conquer’?

In a world full of “you oughta’s,” here one more: You oughta read the letter of 1 John.It’s a short read, and the author...

Persistent prayer pays off

Airports regularly receive complaints about the noise of air traffic in neighboring communities. This year, Washington’s Reagan National Airport received a whopping 8,670 complaints....

Giants on the Little Miami River

Take a walk along the Little Miami River. Wander the trails of Narrows Reserve, Glenn Thompson Reserve, or Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve. You...

What are your expectations?

I have heard a lot of negative things lately. We all shook our heads while our national leaders debated a recent Supreme Court nomination....

The escape of Everett Crum

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series.Every summer night after family dinner, a little after seven o’clock, a ritual took place at our...

Where’d my comfort zone go?

Everyone has a comfort zone. It’s that feeling that surrounds them when they are performing a specific duty or activity that provides them with...

Making a difference in Ohio and D.C.

I like the idea that National Newspaper Week and Great Books Week both happen on Oct. 7-13.Journalism has been famously – and accurately –...

Put local food on school lunch trays

Engaged communities and connections with farmers are helping make school lunches even better in rural communities. Across the country, kids are reaping the benefits...

Women in agriculture programs set locally

Women in agriculture who are interested in taking a more active role in farm operations may sign up for Annie’s Project, a multi-part risk-management...

Stand still, but also move on

When the Israelites left Egypt to worship in the wilderness, in Exodus 14, Pharaoh quickly realized the economic implications of his decision and decided...