Opinion
Is there any rest for America?
Most Americans are tired.Ask most any American and you will hear an array of reasons why we are tired. The answers range from long work hours to too m...
The gentle barber on Main Street
My wife, Brenda, and I were traveling to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and had been driving for two hours without a break. Our electronic dashboard kept f...
Is this who we have become?
The more I watch the news, the more I read remarks on social media, the more conversations I have with friends and neighbors, strangers and associates...
Renewable energy funds available for farmers
In July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced more than $400 million available for farmers and rural business owners under the Rural En...
‘The world’s best son’
The Pony House Saloon opened in Dayton in 1882 at Fourth and Jefferson streets in a downtown full of dusty horses and thirsty men.Known for its whiske...
Pro-gun, anti-weapons of warfare
An open letter to U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers:I am a hunter; I own guns. And I am a supporter of the Second Amendment. But the Dayton massacre focused my ...
What’s the best time to water plants?
Proper watering is an important part of gardening. Lasting damage can occur when leaves and stems wilt. Regular watering helps keep plants and trees g...
Humanity and the press
In regard to the recent shooting tragedies in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, there are individuals I’ve seen calling the media vultures, telli...
How many bullets do we need?
Terrorists proved on September 11, 2001 that guns are not necessary to kill 2753 people. Timothy McVeigh proved that a truck load of explosives can ki...
Seeing words a sight for sore eyes
I came home from the eye doctor a few days ago, and my phone buzzed.I pulled it out and realized something terrifying: I couldn’t read.My eyes w...
