Rebuilding Sidney’s streets and alleyways
Why has the reconstruction of Port Jefferson Road taken so long to finish? Why did the city rebuild West Avenue adjacent to City Hall...
What it means to be Amish
Hello Friends,I always welcome and enjoy discussions on the subject of the Amish way of life. After receiving questions about what it’s like to...
Entertainment is free at O’Dontal Dental
“Mornin’ Perry,” said Dud, taking his seat next to the tray full of fang-fixing stuff.“May the blessings of the mornin’ be upon ya, Dud,”...
Gun control will fix everything — really?
We were at an event this weekend with over 60 people with loaded firearms and no one was shot or killed. Why?Ten people are...
Defund Planned Parenthood
We are all shocked by the videos of Planned Parenthood selling aborted babies. This is an unconscionable act that should not be tolerated. Gov....
Standing up for Ohio’s coalminers
A century ago, coalminers would take canaries in birdcages down into the mines with them. Those birds served as workers’ only warning against dangerous...
Exercises for the brain
It’s hard to keep our bodies going as we age; it is also important that we keep our brains healthy. How can we do...
Let the (Medicare) games begin
The Medicare games are about to begin! I am talking about the Medicare annual enrollment period (AEP) and the unethical and sometimes illegal sales...
Farm Science Review draws crowds
The 53rd annual Farm Science Review, sponsored by the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University, is in the...
Grandson lacks true grit
Dear Grandparenting: It would be the understatement of the year to call my grandson Eric a disappointment. Here is a quick history. When Eric...