Life forges ahead at Stratford
Stratford Ecological Center on Liberty Road continues to be closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Farmer Jeff is capably “holding...
Insight into quarantine laws
“While the spirit of the Constitution is to be respected not less than its letter, the spirit is to be collected chiefly from its...
Finding sanctuary, hope
I’m sure I am not alone in feeling a constant low-level fatigue these days. At first, I could not figure out why a daily...
Hunting morels can be challenging, rewarding
As Spring ushers in early flower and tree blooms, my thoughts wander to the woods and fencerows, and specifically, to mushrooms. Morel (Morchella spp.)...
Working for Ohio during pandemic
The unprecedented coronavirus pandemic has changed every facet of life in a short span of time. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has estimated that...
Many memories made at Ashley UMC
If you read the April 9 Gazette, you will have found a picture of the Ashley United Methodist Church on the front page, as...
Jupiter’s time to shine
As I said last week, Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn are now easily visible in our pre-dawn, twilight sky. Look to the southeast for bright...
Digital divide exists in Ohio
As things are changing so swiftly these days, Ohioans are more plugged in now than ever. We’re working on whatever devices we have with...
‘Love in the Time of Corona’
“Ultimately, the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation.”— Oscar Wilde“My most brilliant achievement was my ability to persuade...
History behind National Vietnam War Veterans Day
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a commemorative holiday in the United States which recognizes the sacrifices veterans and their families made during the...