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Opinion

Danny Tyree: Is it time to stop making pennies?

In 1936, Bing Crosby entertained the nation by crooning “Pennies From Heaven,” but in 2025 it seems that ... Read more

Lifestyles

Tim Throckmorton: History always matters

The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops was marked recently at the site of ... Read more

Lifestyles

Doug Johnson: What kids know about love

What does love mean? That question was posed to a group of 4–8 year-old children and their answers ... Read more

Opinion

MJ Wixsom: Keep senior dogs happy and healthy

Recently, we saw a senior Labrador named Buddy whose owner hadn’t noticed subtle signs of illness.  After performing ... Read more

Opinion

Jeri Fields: General enrollment is under way for Medicare

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within three months before or after turning ... Read more

Opinion

Jim Crawford: Trump’s power blitz

Apparently, if you give the narcissistic leader of an insurrection four years to remake his image, and a ... Read more

Columnists

Doug Johnson: Money isn’t alway a help

What would you do if you won a million dollars? Would it change the way you live? On ... Read more

Columnists

Tim Throckmorton: Taking time to relax

Henry Nouwen writes, “Without solitude it is virtually impossible to live a spiritual life. Solitude begins with a ... Read more

Opinion

MJ Wixsom: Diving into the water of Belize

After an incredible week in Belize, I returned home this past Sunday, feeling both fulfilled and exhausted. The ... Read more

News

ODOT seeks comment on State Route 775 rockfall remediation

As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation—District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public ... Read more

Opinion

Jeri Fields: Benefits you can apply for online

We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website –www.SSA.gov– offers ... Read more

Opinion

Jim Crawford: Understanding Trump

As we begin a new Trump administration, it is essential that we consider what Trump values based on ... Read more

Opinion

Tom Purcell: The skilled tradesmen won’t be replaced by AI programs

Here’s the bad news: many jobs are going to be eliminated by artificial intelligence, and, with the speed ... Read more

Lifestyles

Doug Johnson: Only human: Mistakes will always happen

There’s an old proverb that says: To err is human — to forgive is divine. It simply reminds ... Read more

Opinion

MJ Wixsom: Off to hunt the invasive lionfish

As the winter chill settles in, many of us are bundling up and seeking warmth wherever we can ... Read more