On Father’s Day, promoting hope and stability
For many, Father’s Day brings a feeling of gratefulness. It’s a time to think about dads and the powerful ways they influence their children’s...
United we stand, divided we fall
June 6 marked the 73rd anniversary of D-Day. In his 1984 address commemorating D-Day, President Ronald Reagan asked why these men willingly went through...
Local history, James Comey, Harmony Lake, Adam West, and a new experience
This and that today…Fun looking backJust want to thank Jeannette Knauff for sharing her amazing scrapbook from the 1907 Hillsboro centennial, which we profiled...
He was larger than life
A man I wish I had known better passed away this week. His name was Jon “Joe” Duane Cole, and our community is less...
Yes, Southern State changes lives
I covered the GED graduation ceremony last week at Southern State Community College because I was interested in hearing what Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings...
Obituary: So long, old friend
She slipped away quietly after a long and productive life with little fanfare or mention.She was born on Nov. 4, 1922 at the Cherry...
Roger Moore: Stirred, never shaken
Roger Moore, who died last week at the age of 89, was always my favorite James Bond.I’m guessing that for most fans of the...
Remembering two Ohio heroes
This Memorial Day weekend, we’ll gather together with family and friends to usher in the unofficial start of summer. We will do so in...
Memories on Memorial Day
Many Americans look forward to this weekend as a three-day holiday to kick off the festivities of summertime. There are hamburgers, hot dogs, and...
The media as the ruling class
The first natural reaction to witnessing the national media’s abuse of every tool at its disposal to create hysteria about President Trump is to...