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Danny Tyree: Do you spend 138 minutes a day worrying?

Surely I’m not alone in the phenomenon of dutifully paying my credit card bill by the deadline and then, two weeks into the next billing ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:00 am

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Tom Purcell: Scamming sophisticated scammers

A few years ago, my then 70-something mom was targeted by telephone scammers. “Grandma,” said a young man pretending to be her grandson, Jerrod, “I’m in ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:00 am

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Tim Throckmorton: To whom does your knee bow?

From 1996 until 2011 I was blessed to be the pastor of the Plymouth Heights church of the Nazarene in the little southern Ohio town ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, April 13, 2025 12:00 am

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Doug Johnson: Deep-rooted habits hard to pull away from

One day, an old teacher was taking a walk through a forest with a student by his side. The old man suddenly stopped and pointed ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 12, 2025 12:00 am

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Jeri Fields: Correcting the record about Social Security Direct Deposit

Recent reports in the media that Social Security plans to eliminate telephone services are inaccurate.  SSA is increasing its protection for America’s seniors and other ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, April 11, 2025 12:00 am

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Tom Purcell: 70 years ago, we beat polio

She came home with a high temperature, feeling very ill. The next morning, her legs gave out when she tried to get out of bed. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:00 am

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Doug Johnson: The Bible tells us payment for our sins has already been paid in full by Jesus

Many years ago, the story was told of Nicolas II, czar of Russia. He had the habit of disguising himself at times and visiting his ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, April 6, 2025 12:00 am

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MJ Wixsom: Heartworm disease is serious, but easily prevented in pets

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that affects not only dogs, but also cats and ferrets, in the Kentucky and Ohio region.  ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 5, 2025 12:00 am

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Jim Crawford: A needed Democratic call to action

In a short couple of months, the Trump administration has weakened the economy, placed incompetents in top government positions, fired or bought out 100,000 experienced ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 12:00 am

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Tim Throckmorton: Words to live by still ring after 250 years

The year was 1775 and Virginia leaders had convened the Second Virginia Convention at Richmond — in what is now called St. John’s Church — ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, March 30, 2025 12:00 am

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Tom Purcell: How not to name a puppy

If you think that people are disagreeable these days about politics and culture, you can’t imagine how heated people got when I asked for suggestions ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, March 27, 2025 12:00 am

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Jim Crawford: Attack of the chainsaw man

Elon Musk has joyously held up his chainsaw in front of Republican extremists, smiled broadly from ear to ear, and championed his personal pet DOGE ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:00 am

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MJ Wixsom: Getting ready for spring

Spring has arrived, and with it comes a season of renewal, growth, and a few challenges for those of us who spend time outdoors.  The ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, March 22, 2025 12:00 am

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Jeri Fields: You may be eligible for SSI and Social Security benefits

You may be able to get Supplemental Security Income even if you already receive Social Security benefits. About 2.5 million adults and children get SSI ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, March 21, 2025 12:00 am

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Jim Crawford: A fool’s war

We are at war. It is a war of choice. It is a Trumpian war, both vacuous and malicious in nature and intent. It is ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:00 am

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