How we saved the Chillicothe VA
When veterans make a commitment to serve our country, we make a commitment to support them upon their return. The Department of Veterans Affairs...
Little mayflies quickly live large
Mayflies are probably the most misunderstood flying bug. If you’ve ever spent any time around Lake Erie, you know what I’m talking about.Yes, they...
Protecting workers from surprise layoffs
In Ohio, we’ve had too many cases of companies closing down and giving workers barely any notice that they’re losing their jobs.Many workers find...
SSCC President: ‘Thank you for the opportunity to serve’
My approaching retirement from Southern State Community College has prompted me to reflect on my 12 years serving as its president.Out of the many...
The best tuba player in the land
The leaves were falling from the buckeye trees as the young student trudged past the cold cement football stadium, past the locked gates, and...
U.S. flags should be made in U.S.
This month, we celebrated Flag Day. In a few weeks, Ohioans and Americans across the country will celebrate Independence Day, often with parades and...
Reunion time: Treasure the moments
It’s class reunion season. Some love them (me), while others dread the event.I have never missed mine, which happen every five years. Planning is...
Bungee jumping and self checkouts
My younger son resides in Jacksonville, Florida. He is very good about calling, but unfortunately it is on his way to work, so our...
Connecting young Ohioans to manufacturing
Every summer for 10 years now, our office partners with local companies and organizations to host manufacturing camps for fourth- through eighth-graders across Ohio....
Dan embraced us, and locals loved Dan
Dan Evers and I didn’t know each other for a lot of years, but it felt like we did.He and I became friends about...