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County meets all jail standards

Much attention has been given to the new certification standards for Ohio law enforcement agencies, better known as the Ohio Collaborative.The Ohio Collaborative sets...

1st Amendment stronger than ever

The First Amendment is stronger than ever, and is being exercised more freely and aggressively than at any time in our nation’s history.That may...

A Lenten promise kept

Throughout the nation today, Ash Wednesday, priests and pastors will intone the words, “Remember, man, that thou art dust, and unto dust thou shalt...

Standard set by Honest Abe

Last week, we celebrated President’s Day.Every year, we take time to honor the memory, the history and the legends of George Washington and Abraham...

Stopping surprise hospital bills

Far too many Americans face out-of-control surprise medical bills, often for emergency care, despite the fact that they spend their hard-earned money on health...

Weather’s effects; doors to success

The weather has changed this weekend to remind us we are not out of winter yet. Although not terribly uncomfortable, potentially we may see...

Cultivating interstate relationships

At the start of the 132nd General Assembly, one of the many tasks my staff, leadership team, and I must discuss and establish are...

Work together, stand for something

When we work together, more gets accomplished! When parents work together, share wisdom and information, and encourage one another, then kids have more security,...

FAQ: Can You Be Sure? Part 2

Have you ever bet on a “sure thing”? Whether it is a horse race (Dancer’s Pride in the fourth race at Aqueduct) or a...

The ghosts of Valentine’s Day

I remember a time in my life when Valentine’s Day truly meant something … when it was filled with cards and candies to go...