Honor the past this new year
I grew up on a three-legged stool — a solid foundation of church, family, and school. Each leg was part of a patriotic nationalism...
Are we a nation of liars?
Dear Grandparenting: I try to pay close attention to what the candidates for president do and say. One thing really jumps out at me....
Resolve to control risks in 2016
It’s that time of the year when we think that making resolutions will somehow make the next 365 days more palatable. I mean, come...
Top stories linger from year to year
As it has done every year since 1936, the Associated Press conducted a vote to select the top 10 news stories of the previous...
Frolic day brings helpers
Frolic day at my parents’. Helping Mom with lunch. Going to my uncle’s store. Finish cleaning. My day looked packed full, but enjoyable. It...
Wishing you the best this New Year
As we prepare our pork and sauerkraut, we have an opportunity to reflect on the blessings of the past year and prepare for the...
‘Now go give her that ring’
John Burchell turned off the power saw in his garage and in the buzzing silence heard someone clear their throat. Turning around, he found...
Celebrating this season of giving
As another year comes to a close, and many of us gather with loved ones to celebrate holidays important to our faiths and filled...
Court considers case of inoperable pistol
On March 17, 2013, Cincinnati Police Officer Frank Boggio was called to a location where a large group of juveniles had gathered. Boggio approached...
Best, worst of the grandparenting year
BEST & WORST OF 2015Goodbye, adios, au revoir, shalom, ciao, aloha, auf Wiedersehen and sayonara. WHOOSH! is the sound of another year on the...