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The right to fly Stars and Stripes

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Farm tours and CC Farmers’ Market

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Good nutrition doesn’t end in summer

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Facing deepest fears not visible

Have you ever gotten yourself into trouble? Have you found yourself in a bigger predicament than you ever imagined when you started? Have you...

Pom poms and economic growth

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World War I veterans remember

On Monday, November 11. 1918 the Wilmington Daily News printed a special edition. The headline was displayed in 4-inch letters and screamed “The War Is Over”. The trailer read “Armistice signed at Midnight. Hostilities cease at 5 o’clock.”

Give me a …. T!

His name was Dean and he was 6-years-old. It happened abruptly, but it happens all the time to 6-year-olds. One of his teeth fell out. He took that precious little treasure and put it under his pillow, expecting something in return. When he woke up the next morning, the Tooth Fairy had brought him a quarter. A few weeks later, another tooth fell out, and the same thing happened. When a third tooth dropped out, again a few weeks later, Dean had had enough. He wrote a little note and put it under his pillow. It read: “Dear Tooth Fairy: I have been a good boy. I wonder if you could give me $1 for my tooth because I could use more money.”

Supporting the leaders of tomorrow

Seven years ago, I started the Propel Leadership Conference to bring together student leaders from all around Ohio and help them make connections with each other and with leaders in public service, business, and nonprofits.

Protecting Ohioans’ hard earned pensions

For so many Ohioans, giving up dollars at the bargaining table now in exchange for contributions to a pension fund, and the promise of a secure retirement in the future, has been the reality for many years.

Another newspaper story complete

On November 11, 2022 our friend, Tom Barr will shut down his computer for the last time as editor of the Wilmington News Journal. After serving eight years leading our local newspaper, he is retiring.