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Effects of Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam
Agent Orange is a herbicide and defoliant chemical, one of the “tactical use” Rainbow Herbicides. It is widely known for its use by the U....

People left moonstruck over lunar superstitions
I was introduced to American lunar lore by a phone call from John Switzer, who for many years wrote the weather column in the Columbus Dispatch.A read...

Tea talk to feature English author
The Friends of the Delaware County District Library is bringing a very special visitor to us through Zoom all the way from the United Kingdom. Author ...

Adams, Jefferson had complicated relationship
“Correspondence with you is one of the most agreeable events of my life.”— John Adams, letter to Jefferson“So good night. I wi...

Type of military discharge can determine benefits
When it comes to VA benefits, there are military discharge requirements. Certain VA benefits and other perks of military service require certain types...

Balderson: Capitol siege was un-American
Let’s be clear, the riots in the United States Capitol were an insurrection.The Bill of Rights — the first 10 amendments to the United Sta...

Farmhands turn their attention to inside work
The farmhands at Stratford Ecological Center on Liberty Road in Delaware did not take their usual two-week holiday over Christmas and New Year, as hel...

Bringing light to issue of human trafficking
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and the Delaware County District Library has a partnership with the Delaware County Against Human Traffic...

Cycling through phases of moon in month’s time
I have never much liked our New Year’s Eve celebrations. The new year is supposed to be a time of renewal and rebirth, but the middle of winter ...

Types of military discharges explained
There are many different types of United States military discharges. Contrary to popular belief, there are not only the two most well-known discharges...