History of first emergency squad
When I first became a deputy in 1976, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office was running the emergency squad service. In about 1970, the State...
Preacher’s Point: Christian, do not be surprised
The flood of Noah came suddenly, but no one should have been surprised. Estimates on the building time of the ark range from 55-120...
Opera glasses started it all
I am, by nature, an early riser. My internal alarm goes off at 5 a.m. whether I want it to or not. That tendency...
Winter visit to Longwood Gardens
How would you like to spend an afternoon in a tropical paradise? For an afternoon’s relief from winter dreariness, beautiful Longwood Gardens in Kennett...
Why is drainage important?
In last week’s column, I explained the history of drainage in Ohio and promised a follow up article explaining why drainage is so important.Knowing...
Library booking blind dates
Have you ever gone on a blind date – with a book? The Delaware County District Library is celebrating the spirit of Valentine’s Day...
50 years since The Beatles broke up
“We were pretty good mates until The Beatles started to split up and Yoko came into it.”— Paul McCartney“I just got so fed up...
Coffee is a celebrity
“Tumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen. Pour myself a cup of ambition.And yawn and stretch and try to come to life.”...
More county history, please
The older I get, the more I am interested in “old” Delaware County. I am fortunate to have a copy of the Delaware Area...
