Opinion

Jim Crawford: Should everyone vote?

The United States has one of the lowest voter turnouts of the developed democracies. Is that because people…

Lifestyles

God loves us, even though He knows all about us

I believe that George Orwell in his famous book “1984” hit it right on the money, don’t you…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Staying safe next week

Neighborhoods across the county are bursting with fall colors. Mums are blooming in gardens, pumpkins are seated on…

Opinion

Jeri Fields: Getting to understand Social Security benefits for spouses

Did you know your spouse’s benefit amount could be up to 50 percent of your spouse’s full retirement…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Saving our stages

In March of last year, the pandemic forced theaters and concerts venues across the state of Ohio to…

Opinion

Jim Crawford: Just a little math

The most important question Donald Trump has for America today is: If 2 + 2 = 4, how…

Lifestyles

Managing a business is a complex job

With growth comes change. While my current staff and I have been doing a good job of splitting…

Opinion

Nina Keller: Residents’ Rights Month observed in October

This month in October we celebrate Residents’ Rights Month, an annual event led by the Consumer Voice for…

Lifestyles

October is the month to show the clergy some appreciation

October is National Clergy Appreciation Month so I would like to dedicate this article to the men and…

News

Mark McCown: ‘Finders keepers’ is not exactly the law

Dear Lawyer Mark: I have a legal question for you. If you find somebody’s wallet out in the…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Election forum coming

We are two and half weeks away from Election Day in Lawrence County. While no statewide or countywide…

Opinion

Jeri Fields: Social Security supports small businesses

The COVID-19 pandemic has been testing small businesses. Running a small business can be a 24-7 endeavor. Managing…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Ensuring Ohio workers will not be left behind

No matter how the energy sector evolves, Ohio workers will always be our greatest resource. It was mineworkers…

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EDITORIAL: Working to restore confidence

At the beginning of next month, the Village of Chesapeake’s council meeting will not only be presided over…

Lifestyles

Hitchhiking through to a new life again

So here I am once again, starting over. Remember how I told you in one of my previous…