Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Working hard to protect hard-earned pensions

For so many Ohioans, giving up dollars at the bargaining table now in exchange for contributions to a…

Lifestyles

Atheist’s beliefs face challenge from a bear

According to a new report was published recently in human evolution… All humans are descended from just two…

Columnists

Doug Johnson: God will get you through the valley of the shadow

Missionary David Miner Stern was plunged into grief when God saw fit to take to Himself his little…

Columnists

Holidays are hard when missing a dog

I have been missing Ranger a lot lately. The staff suggested that it was because Facebook suggested a…

Opinion

Jeri Fields: Thankful to get the chance to serve you

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings we have in our lives and to share memories…

Opinion

Tom Purcell: Reasons to give thanks

Is the glass half empty or half full? In my experience it’s always been half full — and…

Lifestyles

Mark McCown: Being the cool dad could mean jail time

Dear Lawyer Mark: I had an argument with my wife the other day about my boy and drinking,…

Opinion

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Journalism is vital to our society

A free, independent press is vital to our democracy. It’s enshrined in our constitution. We depend on reporters…

Opinion

Bill Rosenberger: Many helped make United Way reading event a sucess

Scientists report that reading to children stimulates brain activity and development. While that sounds good, it’s even better…

Lifestyles

Doug Johnson: Black Friday shows holiday priorities can be out of line

B lack Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is touted as the biggest shopping day of the year. It’s…

Lifestyles

Tim Throckmorton: The Founding Fathers established Thanksgiving

It was in the fall of 1774 when the delegates to the First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia…

Columnists

MJ Wixsom: A time to be grateful for many things

Oh, my! It is Nov. 2! I forgot. Yesterday, I knew it was the day after Halloween, All…

Opinion

Tom Purcell: Thurber’s tail: Can dogs talk?

I’ve always loved dogs who talk in TV shows and movies. I’ve also always loved jokes told by…

Opinion

Jeri Fields: Disagree with your disability decision? We’ll take another look

Social Security is here to help millions of people secure their today and tomorrow by providing benefits and…

Columnists

MJ Wixsom: When it is time to let a pet go

I guess it was inevitable. I celebrated life last week. This week was, well, best described as a…