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Santa shouldn’t be talking trash

After supper I turned on the TV and settled in for a quiet evening. What did I see? It was Santa Claus in his...

The magic of Christmas

Walking into my living room after work one evening this week I was surprised to find my 24-year-old son and my wife watching “The...

Christmas movies, carols and … Christ!

The pastor was preaching about Christmas. He appealed to every man in his congregation when he began to rant and rave about the channel...

Are you the light of Christmas?

“You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:14a)If you drive by my home in December you’ll see that I’m a bit excessive in...

From Roy Rogers to Washington Post

I was introduced to Gary Abernathy, the publisher and editor of The (Hillsboro) Times-Gazette, twice. My first introduction came through his writing, particularly his...

Keeping our local strengths strong

We who live in the Clinton County area are fortunate to have in our midst multiple strengths.For this commentary and the next, I want...

On 50 years of occupation

Since 1967, Israel has occupied Palestine, controlling the lives and destiny of Palestinians for 50 years. The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) now regulates the...

Yes, Jessica, there is a Santa Claus

Spoiler Alert: There are four, very different, types of Santas.There are Santa helpers (with a small “h”) who wear cheap beards, worn red suites,...

Helping some with suspended licenses

In Ohio, if a person has had his or her driver’s license suspended, there are fees associated with getting it reinstated.Oftentimes, those with a...

Stay safe from fire during holidays

During the Christmas and holiday season, it is fun to decorate for the winter holidays, but holiday decorations can increase your risk for a...