Opinion

Debbie Gulley: Raising awareness on ageism

Ageism Awareness Day is observed in October, but each day we should be aware of the existence and…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Cutting taxes for teachers

For most teachers, hard work never pays off the way it should. It’s no secret that they are…

Opinion

MJ Wixsom: Battling rabies in Africa

This week, I taught the fifth graders about Africa and rabies. Rabies, a deadly zoonotic disease primarily transmitted…

Opinion

Michael Reagan: House GOP needs to grow up

OK, my fellow Republicans, you got rid of Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Eight of you joined with every Democrat…

Columnists

Tim Throckmorton: Standing on the same promises

His heart was pounding now as he came to the top of the last hill and peered into…

Columnists

Doug Johnson: Showing appreciation for clergy

This month is Clergy Appreciation Month.  I get to talk to a lot of pastors about their struggles, frustrations…

Opinion

Jim Crawford: War and ‘We the people’

The horror of the attacks in Israel stuns all compassionate people across the globe, just as the war…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Getting needed support for local law enforcement

One of my most important jobs is getting resources to Ohio, that includes funding for law enforcement. I’ll…

Opinion

Danny Tyree: Is this remnant of American culture doomed, y’all?

“Where’s your Bayer?” I vividly remember that question from my high school job working in a convenience market…

Opinion

Jeri Fields: New SSA audio series available

Did you know we have a new audio series, SSA Talks? You can learn more about our top…

Opinion

Jim Crawford: Freedom Caucus strategy is to burn down the House

Kevin McCarthy lost his job as speaker of the House of Representatives. Does it matter?  As McCarthy was…

Lifestyles

Tim Thorockmorton: Counting the cost

I don’t know what it’s like when you stop for gas, but it’s hard for me to even look…

Opinion

MJ Wixsom: Finding solace in art of falconry

In the demanding world of veterinary medicine, where the stakes are high, and the pressure is unrelenting, finding…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Ensuring first responders get Social Security

Social Security is a bedrock of our middle class. It’s retirement security that Ohioans pay into and earn…

Opinion

Tom Purcell: Love and honesty will get us through

It was a family event for the ages. Last weekend, my family traveled to Gettysburg to attend my…