By John W. Whitehead — May 13, 2013 — Immediately following the devastating 9/11 attacks, which destroyed the illusion of invulnerability which had defined American society since the end of the Cold War, many Americans willingly ceded their rights and liberties to government officials who promised them that the feeling of absolute safety could be […]
May 14 2013 | Posted in
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By Steve Hedge – Do you think kids are stressed out more today than in previous generations? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. Studies have shown increases in stress, anxiety, and depression as compared to a generation ago. There are increased concerns about money, changing family dynamics, and an increase in the pressure to succeed in school, as […]
May 14 2013 | Posted in
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To the Editor, This November, the Freedom to Marry and Religious Freedom amendment is slated to be on the ballot. The passage of the amendment will allow two consenting adult the right to marry, but also, the amendment would grant religious institutions the right to reject whomever wishes to marry within their sanctuary if the […]
May 14 2013 | Posted in
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Although April was frustrating in terms of having decent weather to fish in, it didn’t slow down the big bass from biting. One of the best kept secrets for bass fishing is right in our back yard at Clear Fork Reservoir. Clear Fork has been known for years as one of the state’s premier muskie […]
May 8 2013 | Posted in
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Dear Editor, May is “National Mental Health Awareness Month.” I have experienced first-hand the traumatic effects of mental illness. After graduating from college and starting her own business, my daughter started her journey of struggling with schizoaffective disorder. Our family was in total shock. This could not be happening to us. I needed education about […]
May 7 2013 | Posted in
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Columbus Ohio — A collaborative of citizen groups announced Monday that they have been working with State Senator Mike Skindell (Lakewood) and State Representatives Denise Driehaus (Cincinnati) and Robert Hagan (Youngstown) to introduce the Citizens Bill to Ban Class 2 Injection Wells in Ohio. The lawmakers cited a letter of support they received from a […]
Apr 30 2013 | Posted in
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To the Editor: I read last week’s article where Cardington was forced to cut teachers and others because of the continuing reduction of funds available to teach and serve our county children. Twice now that wonderful music teachers, inspiring and loved by children, has been riffed. Again we see good social studies teachers lost. Already […]
Apr 30 2013 | Posted in
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Dear Editor, I see in the paper that a number of people are upset that there may be an oil fracking explosion in Morrow County like the oil boom a number of years ago. I am not sure how I stand on the issue, so facts are the only thing I have to rely on. Like […]
Apr 24 2013 | Posted in
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