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Christmas: Sweetest time of the year

Christmas is just 18 days away. So instead of talking for the next two weeks, I want to pass on some of my favorite...

Say a prayer on Pearl Harbor Day

On this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on Dec. 7, the story of my father, now deceased, provides a link between two ships, the USS...

Paul Borst: Country singer

My mom had a small, red Arvin radio that sat on top of our refrigerator for as long as I can remember. My family...

We need to know our limits

There are certain things that each of us should probably not be allowed to do. That “certain thing” is different for every individual.Debbie and...

Perspective from unexpected places

Last week, I had the opportunity to participate in a meeting that can only be described as poignant and eye-opening.A small group of brave...

Website to help landowners, operators

What a great week we have had — sunshine and mild temperatures most days, dry weather all but Thursday, football victories for the Buckeyes...

Can’t afford Christmas? You’re not alone

A friend posted on social media that her family cannot afford a Christmas tree, and feeling depressed, said she cannot afford Christmas this year....

Getting down & dirty for Christmas

“OK, Thanksgiving is over. Enough with all this gratitude ‘stuff’. Let’s get on with the real holiday – Christmas!” How many times have you...

Good tidings of great joy

“Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel...

Keeping costs down, saving for future

As the new Sanitation Superintendent for the City of Wilmington, I am grateful to the city and its citizens for the opportunity to serve....