Tom Wolber: Spread the word about our summer food program
Food insecurity continues to be a problem in Delaware County, but once again there will be a free “Summer Food Service Program” for Delaware’s...
Tom Burns: The joy of astronomy and mythology
Last week, we discussed the strange case of Draco, the Dragon. Why did the ancients associate that particular convoluted collection of stars with a...
Nicole Fowles: Fun programs slated at library branches
Summer Reading Club is easily one of the busiest times of the year at the Delaware County District Library system. Kids began tracking their...
Brad Ross: Drainage maintenance is important
One of the jobs we are tasked with, in partnership with Delaware County commissioners and the Delaware County Engineer’s Office, is the county’s...
David Hejmanowski: When you can intervene in dangerous hot-car situations
“The cost of a life is priceless, whether it’s human life or animal life.”— Sen. Frank LaRose“This legislation will allow good Samaritans to prevent...
ON RELIGION: Fierce beauty as antidote
I confess to being an armchair philosopher, which I suppose comes from my profession.My armchair at the moment looks out at a Great Lake,...
Yoders visit family, Niagara Falls
Throughout the last year, my family kept tossing around the idea of going on a trip as a family. We simply wanted to enjoy...
Tom Burns: The dragon is easy to find
During my misspent youth, I had a brief but intense interest in chess. I was an indifferent player, however. I achieved the rank of...
Nicole Fowles:
The Delaware County District Library is encouraging readers to exercise their bodies and their minds this summer. In the spirit of movement and fitness,...
Carol O’Brien: My athletes have inspired me
“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”— Special Olympics athletes’ oathThe Special Olympics State Games are...