Columns

Prioritize, commit, and seize the day!

The late and great American actor and comedian Robin Williams (1951–2014) starred in films, television and video games throughout his career.Williams studied acting at...

Empowering America’s heroes

“I’m living now, I’m really living.”That’s how Walter Parker describes life since he was paired with his service dog, Jackson, six years ago. In...

New meaning for Valentine’s Day

The festival of Lupercalia was a Roman celebration, and I am told that while it survived early Christianity, Pope Gelasius replaced it with St....

And the award goes to …

Surprisingly, this will be the second week in a row that I have started typing my column while watching television.Last week, everyone was anticipating...

Sign up for Farm Bill Program options

A critical reminder to crop producers is to communicate with the Clinton County Farm Service agency and get your Farm Bill programs decisions made....

Sweet treats in Amish country

OK, this week, you’ll be joining Julia as she tackles one of her favorite hobbies — baking.A while ago we received a recipe from...

Wright column: Posts paint wrong picture of human trafficking

We’ve all seen the viral social media posts. A Facebook member sees a “strange man” sitting in a van in the mall parking lot...

Protecting Ohioans’ drinking water

Last month, a new report from the Environmental Working Group found that drinking water contamination from PFAS chemicals is far more prevalent than we...

Respect public offices, both sides of aisle

I have gotten into a habit of listening to audio books each morning after breakfast. Reading is slowly becoming a part of my past...

Innovation over interest rates

Ohio’s 15th Congressional District has more than its fair share of colleges, universities, and career and technical training centers.From four-year universities like Ohio University...