Opinion

Stan Popovich: Six reasons why you should take mental health seriously

Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be ...

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Stopping another bad trade deal

Once again, a White House was trying to push through a trade agreement behind closed doors with no ...

Opinion

Peter Funt: Fed up? Yes. Nasty? No.

If you listen to pollsters and politicians, or consume heavy doses of social media and cable-TV news, you ...

Opinion

Doug Johnson: No one likes listening to a complainer, not even God

Have you ever met someone that complained all the time?  No matter how good their day was going ...

Lifestyles

MJ Wixsom: Reflecting on gratitude of others

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of life, it’s all too easy to overlook the simple ...

Opinion

MJ Wixsom: Wishes for a Christmas ER shift

I’m off shifts at the Animal ER because of knee surgery.  My next shift will be Christmas Day. ...

Columnists

Tim Throckmorton: Truly thankful for American traditions

It was the day of the big “After Thanksgiving Day” or “Black Friday,” as most people call it, ...

Lifestyles

Doug Johnson: God’s love always gives us much to be thankful for

Every year, around this time, I stop and count my blessings.  I think about the many things that ...

Opinion

Jim Crawford: Then there were five

EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was written and submitted for publication before the announcement that Scott is dropping out ...

Opinion

MJ Wixsom: Doctor to undergo knee surgery

I am preparing for my own total knee replacement surgery.  It’s a significant decision, and I am a tad ...

Opinion

Chris Perry: Thoughts after coming short on Election Day

I’d like to give a tremendous  thank you to all of my supporters, and the folks who shared ...

Opinion

David Dunfee: Reflections from a local veteran

We are soldiers who have lived and died. We have fought for our country with courage, honor and ...

Opinion

Jeri Fields: 50 years of the Rehabilitation Act

This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This law prohibits disability-related discrimination ...

Opinion

Tom Purcell: A stylish way to improve men’s health, well-being

Hopefully, the rugged beard I’ve been sporting will motivate at least one of my fellow men to take ...

Opinion

Steve Sydow: A chance to build our rural communities

As a former city employee in Ironton, I’ve witnessed the evolution of our communities firsthand.  Our towns, steeped ...

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