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Some footprints in the snow

There was a light cover of snow on the ground.After he left for work that evening, you could see his footprints in the back...

Protecting Ohio’s drinking water

Improving Ohio’s water quality has been a serious area of focus in the state legislature recently. There is no greater factor when it comes...

Weather still delays planting progress

Well, do you want the good news or the bad news first? I’ll start with the good news.The good news, it is still May...

Working at staying self-controlled

Humans have been dealing with a lack of self-control since the beginning of time! Just see Adam and Eve’s son Cain for an example....

The jealous lovers of the GOP

In the wake of Donald Trump becoming the presumptive presidential nominee of the Republican Party, nonsensical rants abound from heretofore logical minds.George Will, writing...

Working to control college costs

Holding roundtables across our state is one of the most important things I do in the Senate – it gives me a chance meet...

Updates on Ohio’s 15th district

District work periods are the time when I have the freedom to travel the 15th Congressional District to hear directly from my constituents on...

When the sheriff saw a UFO

We heard a political pundit say the other day that this year’s presidential race has been the most unique campaign in history.I disagree. The...

Elvis was in the building

The lights in the lobby dimmed, then darkened. The crowd had been chattering and laughing ever since they entered the theatre. They grew quiet.The...

Another sales tax holiday in August

The overall positive results of last year’s sales tax holiday weekend in Ohio led the state legislature to look into enacting another one this...