Columns

Closer look at Supreme Court’s decision

The United States Supreme Court decided Monday that Louisiana’s Act 620 — the Unsafe Abortion Protection Act, which required abortion providers in the state...

Sunrises and learning while doing

I was never a morning person growing up — waking up early was not my cup of tea!As a bit of this may still...

Be aware of, and prevent, heat stress

Mother Nature decided to crank up the heat and humidity just in time for July 4th celebrations (of course with social distancing) and the...

Respond to the 2020 census

The 2020 census is underway and our efforts to count every single Ohioan will not stop because of the pandemic. Ohioans can respond to...

Just wear the mask, folks

Life can be complex, confusing, frustrating, demanding and at times overwhelming.Maybe it’s human nature, but there have always been people who want to blame...

Much has changed, more is needed

Having written articles for Black History Month for the Wilmington News Journal, and in the process of becoming acquainted with several black citizens of...

How to attract pollinators to farm

June 22-28 has been designated National Pollinator Week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of the Interior. Farmers and gardeners...

Sports & identity #3: Small is beautiful

High schools often come to be known for their success in sports, or possibly one sport.I attended Bloomington High School (BHS) in Bloomington, Indiana,...

Quite an honor … I think

Many people like to decorate their office walls with diplomas, certificates, plaques and awards they received over a lifetime of study and work. Many...

Farmers should be scouting fields

I want to start with my “silver lining” this week by wishing all the fathers out there a wonderful Happy Father’s Day this weekend....