Opinion
Bioblitz reveals 576 species and counting
Fifty-nine species of birds, seven kinds of mammals, 169 species of insects, aquatic macroinvertebrates and spiders, and 55 different fungi. Those are...
A new school year is beginning, which means new teachers, new surroundings, a bunch of homework, and the never-ending dilemma of how to make a healthy...
Praise for the Delaware County Board of Elections
This week, I have been lucky to experience the wonderful and complete professionalism of our board of elections in Delaware County. I chose to observe...
Saturn’s rings are sight to behold
Here’s a good reason for checking out Saturn, which is high in the south, right above the lid of the teapot-shaped constellation Sagittarius rig...
Examining the ‘Great Chicago Leak’
“If they can dye the river green today, why can’t they dye it blue the other 364 days of the year?”— Marshal BiggsThe Fugitive...
Street projects disruptive, impact everyone
There is a lot of road work taking place in the city of Delaware, and some residents are wondering why it couldn’t be completed before the schoo...
Back-to-school safety tips for drivers
It’s back-to-school time and that means you’ll probably find yourself driving through busy school zones a lot more often. It’s impor...
Do the words “back to school” bring jumps for joy or moans and groans in your house? Back to school can be fun for some and not so fun for...
Finding comfort in cupcakes
I stood beside the coffin, tears streaming down my face. Not because I was upset or worried about grandma, but because I loved her and she loved me. E...
What’s in an astronomical name?
The science of astronomy likes to think that it is above the political and social battles that seem to rule our everyday lives these days. Most stars ...
