Opinion
Mr. and Ms. Popularity
One of the most important political metrics is the approval-disapproval ratings of public officials.The greater the approval percentage, the more like...
Fighting for racial justice
The peaceful protests around our state and throughout our country are an expression of fear, grief, frustration, and anger.Black communities led the n...
Memories of Bubba, Bevis live on
It isn’t every day that you can look out your front window and see two giant-sized horses pulling a wagon full of people up the street. (Not in ...
First rule of stargazing is important one
The first rule of stargazing is to remember where you are. From a dark, rural observing location in June, you’ll discover that you’re stan...
Library focused on keeping patrons informed
Our primary mission as a public library is to provide information to our community. We offer the tools to feed lifelong learners. We want you to ask q...
Origins of 21-gun salute, ‘Taps’
Battlefield custom of three volleysThe tradition dates back to the European dynastic wars, which were between 1688 and 1748. The volleys were shots fi...
June 14 holiday honors American flag
In just a few short days, nine to be exact, my daughter will turn five. It’s hard to believe how time flies! We are looking forward to a Sleepin...
Remembering D-Day, the ‘Greatest Generation’
Seventy-six years ago, on June 6, 1944, thousands of America’s Greatest Generation crossed the English Channel during the hours of darkness and ...
Trump’s second economic revolution will uplift women
The deadly coronavirus pandemic is destined to come to an end — and when it does, American women will be among the first to benefit from our nex...
Summer Reading Club to kick off
Thank you to our first patrons who tested the waters with the Delaware County District Library’s new curbside and drive-thru services this past ...
