City moves to automated solid waste collection
On Oct. 1, the city of Sidney will begin its new automated solid waste collection system. Republic Services, the contractor selected to provide our...
Use a coupon for the Poupon and more
To be a coupon user or not to be a coupon user? That is the question.It’s become incredibly stylish, you know. To use coupons....
Singing in nonAmish church
Hello Illinois!Our church youth group, consisting of 25 youngsters, received an invitation from an English (nonAmish) friend to come to their church house and...
New exit polls reveal — 100% death rate
Exit polls are conclusive. One hundred percent of us will die. The way we die will vary somewhat, but die we will. Many people...
Planning for emergencies
In an emergency, every second counts — that’s why it’s crucial to have a well-thought-out and rehearsed game plan. In Sidney, weather-related events, including...
All veterans deserve a place to call home
Winter is fast approaching, meaning colder temperatures and dangerous conditions for far too many veterans facing homelessness in Ohio.The progress we have made toward...
The donor next door
More than 60 years ago a handful of local leaders from Shelby County came together in the hopes of fostering philanthropy. From that idea,...
State budget accomplishes major goals in education
As school begins again across the state, I can say with confidence that the state Legislature has taken a positive step with House Bill...
Politics never really stopped at the water’s edge
Democrats and Republicans still agree on the need for the U.S. to engage with the world, according to a new survey; they just increasingly...
Windy speaks to the garden club
You have to hand it to Windy. When Alphonse “Windy” Wilson chooses to speak, it is a bombastic sampling of creativity. Windy has yet...
