Opinion
Thankful for the Drug-Free Communities Grant
Editor:The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made our work to combat addiction even harder.That’s why the Drug-Free Communities Grant Faith in Recov...
Novel by retired educator addresses question of racial injustice
If you’re white and privileged, what is your responsibility when you witness racial injustice?I have clearly benefited from white privilege. I d...
Letter: Local hospital earns praise
Forty years ago, I saw for the first time what Washington C.H.’s Main Street Fayette is promoting here: “Shop/Buy Local.” A sign in ...
‘Political correctness counts for nothing’
Editor,I noticed the local media and city council coverage of the demonstration and local protest in support of Black Lives Matter that occurred in fr...
Lining your driveway with trees
Those of us with long driveways often fantasize about having a stately planting of matching driveway trees on both sides, forming a shady “tunne...
What good does protesting do?
“Don’t people know these protests are destroying our Nation?!” “Yeah! And for what? Nothing!”Think about that for a mome...
Hydrangeas — Choosing the right one
For a long-lived display of huge showy blooms, few plant families can top the diverse Hydrangea. Every year we see new Hydrangea varieties introduced,...
Set the people free
The vast majority of the legal citizens in this country have bowed down and kissed the ring of the elite, power-obsessed politicians, and un-elected b...
Corner of Hope: Gratitude during difficult times
Gratitude. Perspective. Hope. These are three simple words with relatively simple definitions. However, each one of these words has a powerful impact ...
Waiting for the sun to return
An enormous box arrived at our house. It was filled with food and cleaning supplies and, yes, toilet paper. I feel guilty. But the truth is, these sup...
