Police playing ball with kids
Our Blanchester mayor recently received an anonymous letter in the mail complaining about the conduct of one of our Blanchester police officers. The crux...
Wilmington College’s history and future are worth celebrating
As a book project expressly tied to Wilmington College’s sesquicentennial in higher education, the newly published “Wilmington College: Celebrating 150 Years” presents a historical...
Simple joys and simple showers
These weekly essays generally have to do with a brief, simple examination of a slice of life.Nearly a decade ago, shortly after becoming mayor,...
Precious sights & sounds of liberty
We were driving home from a vacation trip to Maine. Every trip I’ve taken to Maine has been wonderful. This trip was no different.We...
We must never forget them
Memorial Day and Flag DayEvery time we turn left off SR 73 South and head east on Antioch Road, I feel a knot in...
Watching life through a cell phone
Fifty years ago, I was vacationing in the Great Smoky Mountains. Like most folks strolling the beautiful path that led up to Clingman’s Dome,...
Where did my street go?
I worked an entire career (actually two careers) to qualify for retirement. Now, I have to admit, I love being retired. I generally stay...
Bless our moms and our teachers
Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week. It was a good time to reflect back on the many people in our lives who taught us...
Honoring our Greatest Generation
Most of us were not even born yet.It was 75 years ago. The nightmare that was World War II was coming to an end....
Bloody hills a hard place to live
As a youngster, I heard stories about the feuds in Breathitt County, Kentucky from my Dad.Dad was born in Hazard in 1929. A short...
