Nana’s switch
The other day, I was sitting in our living room and my little dog, Gidget, found my wife's little switch. She brought it out...
Hoarder on wheels
"You know those people who get lost in the mountains and have to live on ice for three days? That will never be you,...
Reader: Administration ignores our First Amendment rights
Editor: Our first amendment right of freedom of religion was trampled on by the current administration. They approved the edict from the U.S. Department...
Reader says SB310 doesn’t protect animals or the public
Editor: One year after the tragic incident of Zanesville, I would say that Ohio has not taken a step forward but a giant step...
The stories behind the automobiles of yesteryear
One of the more interesting characters during the early days of automobiles was Floyd Clymer. In these days of “helicopter moms,” his exploits while...
What policy will help farms succeed?
Today, we want it all: a healthy environment, low taxes, cheap food, profitable agriculture community and a solid rural economy. But if we looked long-term, what is it that would be "worth as much to agriculture 25 years from now" as it is today?
No matter if we win or lose, life’s contests can teach us a lot
It should come as no surprise, but I enjoy the thrill of competition and being competitive.
No matter what the score, I will continue to...
Some dogs are simply a rare gift
As the combine moves across the fields, closing in on the soybean harvest, our English Shepherd posts himself in the best place to observe,...
Organic by another name: Science
In most public policy debates, everyone favors “science” until science begins to favor one side over the other. When that occurs, science, suddenly, isn’t...
Time to check for damage and search for trappers to deal with fur bearers
Ohio fur trapping season is around the corner. The season begins Nov. 10 and runs until Jan. 31, 2013, except for otters and beavers...
