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Surprise package has brain doing double doody
November 18, 2012 Working at the newspaper, we have a lot of interesting stuff come through our office. When you are in “the media,” everyone is always trying to get you to talk about them. more »»
Does shirking shopping show wisdom or age?
November 18, 2012 If ‘‘Life Begins at 40,’’ as the book, movie and song titles claim, when does old age begin? When you quit shoppin. more »»
Face an odd space for an ad
November 18, 2012 There is a man in Indiana with the 2012 Mitt Romney presidential campaign logo tattooed on the right side of his face. That is ridiculous. more »»
Take time to give thanks
November 16, 2012 As we approach Thanksgiving, most of us probably have some tradition we follow to celebrate the abundance that many, but not all of us, enjoy. more »»
Conservation districts can be deductible
November 15, 2012 My friend and fellow Soil and Water Conservation District Administrator Jeff Van Loon from Medina County wrote a great story recently about donating to the SWCD since it’s tax-deductible. more »»
Results show that votes count
November 11, 2012 Odds and ends from Tuesday’s election: Trumbull County prosecutor Dennis Watkins led the Democrat ticket among candidates in Trumbull County-wide races. more »»
By any calendar, it’s never too early to be thankful
November 11, 2012 It’s a little early by some standards but today, I am waxing grateful. more »»
There’s more to argue over than politics and religion
November 11, 2012 Now that the mad dash to the polls is over, we can all take a breath and relish the absence of the barrage of political ads and Facebook assaults from our passionate (opinionated) friends. more »»
Getting fit to feast is easier than you think
November 11, 2012 No less authority than Winnie-the-Pooh said, ‘‘A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise. more »»
Veterans deserve praise, respect
November 11, 2012 They practice different faiths and are representative of all segments of our society. They come from all walks of life and all races. They all share a common trait. more »»
Colors shouldn’t run — or change
November 4, 2012 Sam Lanza has been a member of the Disabled American Veterans for many, many years. Sam is a good friend of mine. At 86, he gets around well. He’s always in a good mood, cheerful as can be. more »»
Center has a license to surprise
November 4, 2012 I lost my driver’s license at the Covelli Centre sometime before the Vice President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton rally began there on Monday. What a sinking feelin. more »»
Hallelujah, election season is almost over
November 4, 2012 It’s the fourth of November, people. The fourth. Do you realize what this means? No, I’m not counting down to Christmas yet or even Thanksgiving. more »»
Everybody’s analyzing, but age ain’t nothing but a demographic
November 4, 2012 The past few months have been kind of special for us Ohioans. We have been fussed over, courted, wined, dined and pampered by all of those hopeful candidates who want our much-coveted votes. more »»
We’re just too connected to be tracked down
November 4, 2012 We have become so connected that we’re nearly impossible to reach. Who can remember which number or account to call, text, message, zap or otherwise zing? It’s crazy. more »»
Master Gardeners form alumni
October 30, 2012 The Master Gardener program of The Ohio State University Extension Service is an organization that started in Cuyahoga and Franklin counties about 14 years ago. more »»
Ghoulish puns come a’haunting
October 28, 2012 That’s the last straw. Or Pixy Stix. I held out my pumpkin pail and begged. What did I get? Apples. Little tiddlywink things. Tidbits of apparent glue wrapped in orange and black. Two toothbrushes. more »»
Bench brings memories
October 26, 2012 Many years ago I inherited from my dad an old cobbler’s bench. It was well-used and rustic, and my daughter who lived in Columbus used it for a coffee table in her family room. more »»
Time for Warren to pay more than lip service to Warfield
October 25, 2012 From generation to generation, football fans from Warren have made their way to Massillon for games against one of Warren G. Harding’s classic rivals. more »»
AAC athletes well-represented at regionals
October 25, 2012 IF anything, the Trumbull County All-American Conference teams should be quite prou. more »» |
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