Republicans not ready to lead
As someone who has frequently criticized the national media’s coverage of Donald Trump and Republicans in general, I have to admit that their take...
Supporting Gorsuch confirmation
In 2006, Republicans and Democrats alike came together to unanimously confirm a bright young lawyer named Neil Gorsuch as a federal appeals court judge....
Educational path for this century
We’re always interested in what people are saying about career-technical education in general and about Great Oaks in particular.At our open houses recently we...
Freddy Krueger speeds past
It is just a small green space in the center of town. Three iron park benches just a few feet south of the Food...
Aces and excuses of golf
Before my recent week of golfing in Myrtle Beach, that East Coast mecca of golfing, I was convinced that I was ready. I felt...
START with children in mind
Ohio has a problem — a debilitating, all-encompassing problem — the heroin and opioid epidemic.It seems as though stories of overdose plague our headlines...
Celebrating women of Congress
In 1916, Jeannette Rankin made history. Hailing from the state of Montana, she was the first woman ever elected to the United States Congress.Since...
The face(s) of agriculture
If you read the paper on a daily basis you will recall the recent column written by Pat Haley, Clinton County Commissioner, reflecting on...
Is Earth flat? Finding balance
“The church says the earth is flat; but I have seen its shadow on the moon, and I have more confidence even in a...
FAQ: And what about God?
One of the more profound questions which often comes up in discussion with people who are wondering about spiritual things is the question of...
