Opinion

Recognizing the signs of food addiction
Dear Readers,Many of us know someone who has struggled with addiction. Perhaps a loved one has tried to quit smoking, or a friend is addicted to heroi...

Taking things moment by moment
I gathered the six little children together and told them: “We are going to sing a song over the phone for your great-grandpa in Ohio, who is ab...

It’s fair time!
Last Wednesday, amidst a few light showers, the Ohio State Fair kicked off with our wonderful All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir and Marching Band! It wa...
Obscenity disturbs reader
To the editor:I would like to address an issue of obscenity that has become a plague demoralizing our fair city. I’m talking about the flags in ...
To our readers
Opinions expressed in items on this page labeled “Their View” and “Your View” and other columns throughout the newspaper submi...

Dieting around celiac’s disease
Dear Dietitian,My 14-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. We made an appointment with a dietitian, and she is doing her best ...
Vote King for State Representative
To the editor:Dependability, accountability, an ear to listen, and a willingness to stand up for the residents of Mercer County and surrounding commun...

Welcoming Oreo to the family
Now if you would tell me what you want to hear about this week I’d know just what to write! I enjoy chatting with you, but I don’t want to...
Vote King for State Representative
To the editor:Angie King delivered a dynamic, passionately-prolife speech at the Celebration of Life event in Celina, June 27th. It brought people to ...
King for state representative
To the editor:We can confidently recommend Angela King to you for the position of State Representative for Ohio’s 84th House District in the upc...