School ag program a success
Agriculture in the City is a state-funded program which teaches agriculture education to students in city schools. This program is being piloted in one...
Austin’s ready to go outside
Cheery spring greetings from our house to yours. We thoroughly enjoy spring days in the quiet countryside outside Flat Rock, Illinois. Julia and Austin...
Chemtrails another conspiracy theory
Without a doubt you have witnessed discussion of conspiracy theories at some point in your life. New ones are appearing at an impressive rate,...
One size fits none
With apologies to John Greenleaf Whittier: of all sad words that can recall, the saddest are these, “One size fits all.”Because it doesn’t you...
Death with dignity should be universal option
Choosing death with dignity is not an easy decision and there are few people that will make that choice. A terminally ill patient should...
Buchy: Repeal Obamacare
In Ohio, we have recognized Obamacare for the failure it is and rejected Washington’s attempt to burden Ohioans with the bureaucratic responsibility of managing...
Changing name a matter of choice
Dear Grandparenting: I have been doing my good grandmother thing by helping my granddaughter get ready for the big day! She even took me...
Opinion: Tax day is over, but the public’s desire for tax reform remains
Whew! Another Tax Day has come and gone. Even though Americans had three extra days to finish their taxes, that added time didn’t do...
Fraud cost should fall on perpetrators
Imagine working for months or years toward a college degree, investing hours in late-night study sessions and tens of thousands of dollars in loans,...
Favorite part of the job
Down at the sale barn Saturday, the think tank had coagulated there with coffees to go to celebrate spring. Doc and Dud had their...