The season for forgetting or remembering?
Is this the season for forgetting? Single parents juggling employment, household duties, and child care. Military veterans. Senior citizens whose spouses and/or children are...
Ohio’s standards for gifted student education
According to Ohio’s Gifted Operating Standards, a “gifted” student will perform or show potential for performing at remarkably high levels when compared to peers...
Protecting Ohio seniors from Medicare cuts
This week, Congressional Republicans are expected to blow a $1.5 trillion hole in the national debt in order to cut taxes for millionaires and...
Christmas Eve on Old Fort Road
For years now, Herb Collins has been helping Santa by donning the red and the beard and the tassels and waving to passing cars...
HB 214 supports right to life
As the chair of the House Health Committee and co-sponsor of “The Down Syndrome Non-Discrimination Act,” it was my pleasure to work with representatives...
Tax plan will cost more than advertised
House Republicans and Donald Trump are ballyhooing the wonders of their new tax plan. It’s called the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” which we’re...
Local Government 120
In the continuing series of articles on local government, I am discussing the important role the numerous boards and commissions play within the community,...
Spare me the checkout Q&A
My first go-round at commenting on the relationship between customers and store clerks at some of the chain stores — where you’re asked for...
Christmas food for thought
Think for a few minutes about a time in your life before you were burdened by financial issues and a steady stream of headlines...
Back to basics for Christmas
Dear Grandparenting: I used to love Christmas. Forgive me for saying this, but Christmas is becoming a nightmare. And guess what? You don’t have...