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Families save on back-to-school

Back-to-school shopping can be tough on families, as you try to stretch every dollar as far as it can go.Clothing, books, pens, notepads …...

Ohio project benefits entire nation

47,640 — that is the number of veterans that currently live in Ohio’s 15th Congressional District.Nationwide, there are almost 22 million.These men and women...

Runaway grooms, and crawling off the altar

I heard an expression the other day … A fellow was talking about his most recent “date” he had with his wife of 53...

My four-pawed assistant pastor

When I came to the Presbyterian Church of Wilmington two-and-a-half years ago, at the advanced age of 60, I felt that I would need...

Protecting a Great Lake

The Great Lakes are known for their beautiful coastlines and great fishing and boating. In fact, Lake Erie is Ohio’s number one tourist destination.But...

The firefighter quietly prayed

I remember the ride like it was yesterday.The Ohio River was muddy as we crossed at Cincinnati in our old Ford F-150. Our son,...

When should farmers retire?

Retirement from a farm business may not mean moving away or giving up on mentoring the next generation, but it does entail transferring management...

There is an old photograph hanging on our living room wall that was taken 65 years ago at a state park in southern Indiana....

Ohio’s unique attractions

Summer is the season of traveling. From long holiday weekends to much-anticipated family vacations, being out of school and vacation days to burn make...

The art of learning old tricks

More than once, my high school art teacher Herb Hartman probably looked at my work and thought, “As an artist, he has a pretty...