My Pee-wee Herman bike adventure
Probably everybody remembers their first new bicycle.I had been pestering my parents for a new bike for months. Christmas was just around the corner....
Passing gypsies once common here
In June of 1950 an article in the Wilmington News-Journal stated, “Gypsies Are Escorted Out of City.” The article continued, “Approximately 100 gypsies were...
Whether a big or small farm, NRCS EQIP program may be for you
What a wonderful last couple of days we have had a chance to enjoy. Maybe you had a chance to do some last-minute outside...
Giving back to Wilmington schools
Dear Hurricane Alumni,As a member of the class of 1975, I am so proud to be an alumni of the Wilmington City Schools! How...
Supporting communities during pandemic
All across Ohio, we are watching hospitals fill up – yet again. Our health care system is getting overwhelmed. Small businesses and local governments...
Goin’ fishin’ for crappie — and piranha?
Now that I’m neck deep in my retirement, I find that I have much more time on my hands than I can easily fill....
Can I transfer or start college in the middle of an academic year?
Can I transfer or start college in the middle of an academic year?The perhaps surprising answer to this question is, “Probably, yes.”Many public and...
Survey shows concerns among ag industry
How many of you have seen slogans that state, “If you ate today, thank a farmer”?Or “Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is...
Why self-care is not selfish
Do you have Covid fatigue?You matter. Please know that you are not alone. We are all currently grappling with our mental health.According to a...
Not the first time: Polio and COVID-19
Suffering through the isolation and fear of contracting the coronavirus is not alien to all of us. If you are old enough — certainly...
