The Many Facets of Economic Development
You have probably heard the term “economic development” bantered about, but have wondered just what that means to the City of Sidney. Economic Development...
Retiring in June, Aukerman reflects on career
As I write this article, I am completing my tenure of ten years with Sidney City Schools and a 37-year career in the field...
Challenge negativity about aging
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s 60-plus population is growing more than 20 times faster than our overall population. Our growing and changing, aging population underscores the...
That’s how they roll
Dear Grandparenting: I am the grandmother of five grandchildren. They have different ages and different personalities, so I never know what to expect when...
Aggregation for those currently under contract
Residents often stop me to ask questions about various facets of government. One that I continue to be asked frequently involves aggregation, and how...
Protecting America’s national parks
Recently, my family and I had the privilege of touring some of Ohio’s most historic sites — the Dayton home and shop of the...
Fly fishing and book writing
Dud was down at The Lunker Hole on Lewis Creek before it even turned yellow in the east. He had some thinking to do,...
Capital Budget-Help for Good Local Projects
This year’s Capital Budget totaled $2.6 billion, of which $160 million was allocated toward state projects. Often times the remaining funds go toward local...
The Secret Obsession of a Refrigerator Sleuth
You should never judge a book by its cover, but is it possible to judge a person by their refrigerator? For example, when you...
Stay hungry my friends
It’s that time of the year every two-legged carnivore looks forward to – grilling season.Although in my house its called amateur grilling season –...