Kings Island an amazing place … for pizza
There was a time, in the not too distant past, when a trip to Kings Island was pretty much the most magical way to...
Understanding why you need to vote ‘No’ on State Issue 1
Recently, County Commissioner Julie Ehemann penned a guest editorial printed in this newspaper in opposition to State Issue 1. I am joining her in...
What do you see when …
Have you noticed commercials on mainstream television and advertisements in major publications?• Are you aware that almost always there are people of color being...
Windy and Doc catching up
“Doctor’s office.”“That you, Doc?”“Sure is. How you doing, Windy?”“Finer’n frog hair, Doc. Say, did you hear about ol’ Bob over at the junction?”“Sure was...
Sidney grandma bemoans modern parents
Dear Grandparenting: I keep hearing and reading about all of America’s wonderful “helicopter” parents, always hovering over their kids and spending long hours so...
Helping your child stay productive and away from drugs
My father used to say, “There are two kinds of people in this world, doers and non-doers. What do you want to be?” Through...
Don’t play playtex with the TSA
The definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over and to expect a different outcome. This is why I started...
Amos Memorial Public Library – A community treasure
Recently, the first anniversary of the completion of the renovation and addition to the Amos Memorial Public Library slipped by and was only very...
It’s never too late to ‘just do it’
Perhaps you have you been told, “Go for it,” or “Just do it,” or “Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.”Nancy Beth Shuler was...
Memories around the campfire
It’s early Wednesday morning. The house is peacefully quiet, so I’m seizing the opportunity to get in touch with you all.Last night we had...
