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Helping Habitat help Ohioans

I’m a strong supporter of the work that Habitat for Humanity and their 55 affiliates do across Ohio. Habitat provides about 5,000 homeownership opportunities...

A long trip of faith

I was cruising on State Route 73 West when my sheriff’s radio crackled, “1417, contact the resident at 896 Ward Road, reference vandalism to...

Enjoy where we are on journey

There are many stops along life’s journey — some very pleasant, some very painful, some beautiful, some are ugly and heartbreaking.Each of us is...

Fat-shaming shows our ugly side

Give some people a million dollars and they’ll complain about the taxes they’ll have to pay.Give them a Ferrari and they’ll complain about gas...

Prioritizing government transparency

As legislators, one of our primary duties is to be responsible stewards of the taxpayers’ dollars and ensure the government operates efficiently and effectively....

Helpful events for small farmers

OSU Extension’s Small Farm Program announces two small farm conferences to be held in March. These conferences are designed for small farm owners wanting...

FAQ: Are you born again?

Some years ago, I walked into a Christian bookstore and greeted the shopkeeper, who just happened to be a member of our church. At...

Get the refund you’ve earned

Wall Street CEOs and big corporations have armies of accountants at their disposal to help them claim every last penny in tax breaks. Hardworking...

The last time I did CPR

It wasn’t the last time I did CPR. It was the second to the last time. I really wish it could have been the...

Quality education options priority

In Ohio and across the nation, education is not only a hot topic of discussion, but it is an issue of the utmost importance....