Editor, In 2009 I attended a meeting of council’s Finance committee. Mr Richard Swain was council president and in that period I observed a high degree of intimidation used against those not in agreement with the council majority. Mr Oles, city manager at the time, Belinda Miller our financial emergency “overseer,” and five members of […]
By Slim Randles When the world is hot and my skin is fried, scratching from the constant dry, let the clouds boil up, boil up high, and then shade the earth with the darkening sky and bring the secrets and the smell of rain. The coolness and the blessed rain, again. Our land is brown but […]
By Jim Mullen People naturally worry about their memory as they get older. “Oh, I can’t remember where I put my reading glasses. It must be the beginning of the end.” Really? Follow a teenager around someday and watch how much they forget. “My math final is today, and I forgot to study for it!” “I […]
Since I retired and I have more time on my hands, I’d like to try home canning. Where should I start? Congratulations on your interest in exploring a new skill. Home canning isn’t rocket science, but it does require time and effort. And it must be done properly to ensure safety. It may be best to […]
By Sen. Sherrod Brown Shale development means economic development, and that’s exciting news for Ohio. It means tens of thousands of good-paying jobs across our state, all while helping to lower power costs for Ohio consumers. As with anything else, we need to ensure that our local communities are consulted and that we rely on scientists […]
Dear Annie: I’ve been dating “Dayna” for eight months, and we moved in together three months ago. We fell in love from the moment we met. I’m normally a calm guy. However, two months ago I made a mistake. I went out drinking with friends and was dropped off at home so drunk that I briefly […]
By Kathleen S. Jenney, Ed. D. Superintendent Galion City Schools The start of the 2012–13 school year will bring a “new era” in education for the students in the Galion City School District. I am thrilled to share more details on our district ‘s One-to-One Technology Program. What is a One-to-One Program? Basically, it is providing […]
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