Development of the bioeconomy
As the 21st century unfolds, America faces economic, social, and environmental challenges that require innovative systems of food, agricultural, and environmental science for answers....
Holding Wells Fargo accountable
Last month, we learned that Wells Fargo defrauded tens of thousands of customers, opening as many as two million unauthorized accounts and saddling victims...
When in doubt, blame the media
Apparently, it’s not just enough to shoot the messenger anymore.These days, the messengers need to be shot, stabbed, tarred and feathered, drawn and quartered...
Farmers market Q and A
Editor’s Note: Gloria is taking the week off as her family moves onto their newly purchased property. She’ll return next week to tell us...
Next presidential debate
As presidential candidates hem and haw about one thing and another, the American public wants some definitive answers. At least I do. I tire...
Honoring an Ohio legend, Thomas Edison
There have been a lot of remarkable Ohioans in our history: eight presidents, Neil Armstrong, John Glenn and 22 other accomplished astronauts, Jesse Owens,...
Golf tournament time, again
It’s fall, and time once again for the Chipper Invitational Golf Tournament here in the valley. You remember Chipper, Doc’s imaginary squirrel? The one...
Grandma gets worn out
Dear Grandparenting: I have a ways to go caring for my little granddaughter, Ashley. My daughter drops Ashley off on her way to work...
Increasing monetary limit for small claims courts
Small businesses make up a large pillar of our western Ohio economy. For that reason, I am always supportive of all proposed measures that...
The Golden Rule and good manners
Did you hear the joke about the little boy who came home from a birthday party, and his mother asked him, “Did you have...
