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Cutting costs for local government projects

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought no shortage of unforeseen challenges to our state and country; but through resilience and bold leadership at all levels...

How you can help prevent suicide

Every year thousands of individuals die by suicide, leaving behind their friends and family members to navigate the tragedy of loss.Suicidal thoughts can affect...

Protecting the U.S. Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service is an essential institution in our country. It’s not a partisan institution – in fact, it brings us together. The...

We will again be free

Forty years ago, like most people, during special events and holidays than involved fireworks, I would sit along the sidelines and watch the night...

Preparing grain bins for fall harvest

The recent weather has been the typical Ohio kind of weather this time of year to me. I am looking forward to the mild...

Don’t take a chance with your health: Get vaccinated for flu season

It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be...

From Flintstones to Jetsons

Several years ago, we decided to try leasing a new car instead of buying one.There are several advantages to leasing over buying. A lot...

Every year I get questions about late-season harvest of forages including alfalfa and other legumes.According to Forage specialists at Ohio State University, the best...

Parks Act preserving Ohio’s treasures

Earlier this month marked a momentous breakthrough in our efforts to safeguard our public lands when President Trump signed into law my Restore Our...

Sign-up for CFAP program; saluting Dale Hertlein

This week I want to pay tribute to a dear friend and fellow agriculture leader in Clinton County, Mr. Dale Hertlein.Dale is currently the...