Treasure time you have with loved ones
As a busy mother of six little darlings, if there is one thing I enjoy, that is stepping into my mom’s kitchen. Laughing, I...
Veterans memorial moving to Ostrander library
“In memory of all Veterans of the Ostrander area who honorably served or paid the supreme sacrifice in defense of this country” is what...
Continuation of original draft of famous document
Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part series on the original draft of the Declaration of Independence, which Thomas Jefferson submitted on...
Perseid meteor shower; Killer asteroid of death
The time has come again for the annual Perseid meteor shower. At its best, my previous experiences with the Perseids have caused me to...
DCDL to reopen community meeting rooms
It’s one of the final pieces of the puzzle, as we reassemble ourselves from the impact of COVID-19 at the Delaware County District Library:...
‘Schoolhouse Rock!’ episode plays out in real life
As a kid I enjoyed “Schoolhouse Rock!” cartoons. One of my favorites (and maybe one of yours, too), was the ever popular, “I’m Just...
Jefferson’s first crack at famous document
Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series on the original draft of the Declaration of Independence.Thomas Jefferson’s “original draft” of the...
Constellations help us understand history
The constellations tell us much about our dim past. We lived in fear and awe of the powerful forces around us. As a result,...
Breaking Barry: Basketball’s biggest bad guy
“If they sent him to the U.N., he’d end up starting World War III.”— Mike Dunleavy“His teammates and opponents generally and thoroughly detested him.”—...
Getting to know signers of famous document
Editor’s note: This is part three of a three-part series on the Declaration of Independence. This week’s column highlights the signers of the final...