Lifestyles

Doug Johnson: Bishop finds faith doesn’t come from just knowledge

The following is an adaptation of a story by Tolstoy: Once upon a time there was a bishop…

Opinion

Robert Sprague: Turning a dream into a reality

In traveling across the Buckeye State, the topic of housing continues to be top of mind for our…

Opinion

Debbie Gulley: Strengthen your defense…vaccinate!

The start of a new year usually features talk about resolutions and changes that can be made to…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Fighting to cut taxes for Ohio families and businesses

Two of my top priorities are supporting Ohio manufacturers and lowering costs for Ohio families. This week, we…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Let the races begin

The ballot has been finalized for the March primary election and some thoughts: • As was the case…

Lifestyles

MJ Wixsom: Snow is a wonder for dog’s senses

This morning, on the way to the truck with my dog Whiskey, I noticed the snow was squeaking. …

Opinion

Jim Crawford: A one-way ticket for the U.S.

The most clear and present danger facing the nation is the fantasy that the facts no longer matter,…

Lifestyles

Doug Johnson: The definition of sacrifice is visible in His hands

Late in the 15th century, two young woodcarving apprentices in France confided to each other their desire to…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Going off without a hitch

When snow moved in overnight between Monday and Tuesday, it would appear, at first, that our region was…

Opinion

Stan Popovich: 21 mental health facts to help your loved ones

I dealt with fear and anxiety for over twenty years and there are 21 facts that I discovered during…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Working to prevent rising electric bills

Right now, electric cooperatives provide more than 380,000 homes and businesses in Ohio with affordable and reliable electricity.…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: County is celebrating Black history

Monday was Martin King Jr. Day in the United States, marking the birth of the civil rights leader…

Opinion

Jeri Fields: This year, learn what Social Security has online

Social Security programs touch the lives of more than 71 million people. We work hard to ensure critical…

Opinion

Jim Crawford: A look at the southern border crisis

There is a crisis on our southern border. That much is true. But, after that fact, little else…

Columnists

Doug Johnson: Finding the secret to true happiness is the key

True happiness is sometimes hard to find with all the bad news around us.  Some people measure happiness…