Reading club is out of this world
This July, our nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first manned mission to land on the Moon. The Apollo 11 spacecraft launched from...
Tips for handling crispy sweet corn
We’re all looking forward to having crisp, juicy locally-grown sweet corn! Gardeners who grow their own sweet corn know the joy of harvesting this...
Memories of Lonnie
My brother Lonnie was 12 years older than I was. I don’t remember him being around much when I was young, but I remember...
Getting kids to eat healthy
As I watched my 5-year-old grandson, Patrick, chow down on a bowl of macaroni and cheese I envisioned his father in my kitchen on...
King of constellations, part 2
A few weeks ago, I told you one of the stories associated with the constellation Leo, the lion. However, that story, the tragic tale...
For Amish, one size doesn’t fit all
Scanning over a list of questions I had filed from some of you readers, I noticed that a more frequent one is that of...
How’s your Ohio civics knowledge?
Voting and being engaged in democracy is a fundamental right in the United States. Voters have a direct impact on who is elected and...
Introducing the next generation to manufacturing
This summer, for the seventh year in a row, my office is partnering with local Ohio companies and organizations to host manufacturing camps for...
Lasting legacy of Henry Alford
“I ain’t shot no man.”— Henry C. Alford, Dec. 10, 1963“The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection.”— Johann...
Life on E. Central Ave.
During my growing up years, our family moved around to a lot of different houses. Of the 14 different ones we lived in, I...