Opinion
Fixing inequities of pandemic assistance
The “American Rescue Plan” — President Biden’s COVID-19 relief package currently under debate — contains stimulus checks...

You must have a sense of humor
After 10 years of coaching football at Clinton-Massie, Wilmington Schools Superintendent Rodger Borror invited me to work as a guidance counselor at W...
Great memories of Bill Ramseyer
I know that you have heard me say, “Part of me died today.” That is how I feel with the news that legendary (former) Wilmington College Co...

Black History Month: Decline of the KKK in early 20th century
Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a series written by Neil Snarr commemorating Black History Month.In the first Ku Klux Klan article I quoted the...

Just how healthy is your soil?
In the last decade or so, there has been an overwhelming interest in soil health amongst many progressive farmers, agricultural businesses and agricul...
February 19th, 2021 updated: February 19th, 2021. |
The definition of a mentor: Remembering Coach Bill Ramseyer
We brought a young family to Wilmington in 1973. Taking a teaching job at Laurel Oaks allowed me plenty of time for summer work and baseball.For five ...
Teamwork makes for a lucky dog
Some people are cruel, some people are kind and compassionate and help dogs and cats. My friend Carla Teboe falls in the latter category.Unfortunately...

Getting on path to success
Ohio’s 15th Congressional District, and communities across the country, still need help to rebound from the pandemic. I am determined to find co...
Thanks to Wilmington library
Many, many thanks to Joe Knueven, Pam Ade, and the entire Wilmington Public Library Staff for the effort each of you continues to make to service our ...
43 senators failed test of courage
I was so very, very disappointed — and was literally aghast at the disloyalty to their oath of office and their oath as jurors — that was ...