Healthy meals hard for Amish, too
“Mom, I’m hungry!”Do those words sound familiar to you? All growing children are the same in that regard. I remember coming home from school...
The undisputed Pharoah of Phertilizer
When Dewey Decker bought that acre on the edge of town from Gil Masterson, it astonished some people, but others, like Doc, just smiled...
Vote ‘yes’ on Issue 1
Fairness and transparency are central components to successful public policy because these characteristics allow constituents to hold elected officials accountable. Accountability, in turn, encourages...
What I learned in Colorado
As a former county prosecutor, I feel that the best way to get the truth about something is to get out and observe it...
The smell of fall
Cooler temperatures, great festivals, harvest and, of course, Thanksgiving are all significant signs of fall.But for me I think all the great smells during...
Will money corrupt my grandchildren?
Dear Grandparenting: I raised my daughter to work hard and live within her means. We practiced what we preached. My late husband, Bill, and...
‘Keep Calm and Carry On’
For some reason, many Americans admire all things British. For instance, we are often impressed by the accent of those hailing from across the...
Court favors commission in workers’ comp case
On Jan. 14, 2008, Moses Romero was injured while working for River City Drywall Supply Inc. His workers’ compensation claim was initially allowed for...
Improving the future of Ohio agriculture
The Toledo water problems of 2014 caused growing concerns over water quality, especially in Lake Erie’s western basin. In order to fully address the...
Who speaks for the American worker?
As I write my column this week, always attempting to write for readers in Kentucky and Ohio, I want to share with you two...
