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Bluegrass gone from Arrow Horse

We wondered if the man in the handlebar mustache would be there. He always stood in the back of the room while his wife...

Honoring our military every day

It has been called the best commercial ever. You have no idea what is being advertised until the final moment of the 60-second piece....

Seeking a stable unemployment comp system

Ohio’s unemployment compensation system provides a short-term safety net for workers who have been laid off or lost a job and are searching for...

Rejoicing in the Gardening Gospel

We put in a good garden, this year, and we’re reaping the rewards. My husband built raised beds and bean trellises, and I filled...

Addressing mental health of veterans

We face a devastating mental health crisis in our country, one that affects thousands across the country. The veterans community has been particularly affected...

Moved to Tears: Part II

It’s Friday night and I’ve actually decided to just stay home. But, I am doing something I try to do each Friday night —...

The folk of Walton’s Mountain

The rain splashed against the windshield as we passed the green fields and high mountain ridges a few miles from our new home in...

How it used to be done

Throughout my career in healthcare management, I never had a secretary, an assistant or anyone to help me with paperwork, filing, monthly reports or...

Weeds bad in ‘16; what to consider for ‘17

If you drive around the county and take note of weed issues in fields, you will notice there are continued problems with marestail and...

Workforce development a key

Many of the bills passed by the legislature and signed by the governor earlier this year have recently gone into effect. One of those...