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Signed, sealed and delivered, Part 3

An elderly gentleman loved to give gifts to his children and grandchildren every Christmas. He was a widower, so the tasks of purchasing all...

President needs a best friend

I’m thinking a dog might be the solution. Goodness knows, anything is worth trying at this point.The idea actually came from Donald Trump himself,...

Protecting veterans from VA mistakes

One of my most important jobs as your senator is listening to the Ohioans I represent. The best ideas don’t come out of Washington...

Dough Magic Part 2: The sweeter side

Last week I gave you some interesting information about the “refrigerated dough” products that are available today.Although breads and biscuits have been a staple...

Celebrations of love abound

The daughter of St. Valentine’s jailer, Asterius, was blind. According to legend, St. Valentine restored the young woman’s sight. She immediately fell in love...

Order now, pull around, figure it out later

Real conversations I’ve had lately at drive-thru restaurants…“I’ll have a Big Mac value meal with a diet Coke.”Pause.“I’m sorry. Was that a Quarter Pounder...

Good ideas make dreams come true

Shortly after becoming the City of Wilmington’s mayor in 2012, Mark Rembert and Taylor Stuckert, co-directors of Energize Clinton County, lit a fire under...

Want a 273-percent investment return?

Would I get your attention if you knew that investing in a certificate career-training program could earn you 273% on your investment?Great Oaks students...

Redistricting reform good for Ohio

This past week has been a historic one for the General Assembly and Ohio. After years of discussion regarding congressional redistricting, the House and...

Be strong, take heart, wait on the Lord

“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm‬ ‭27:14‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬What does it mean to wait on the...