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Boomer Blog: Goofs, gaffes, and assorted embarrassing moments

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In a certain sense, I have blundered my way through 67 years of life. Some people are accident prone; others frequently “open mouth, insert...

Boomer Blog: Retail tales

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My parents seldom used the word “shopping.” My father talked about the stores where his family did their “trading” during the Depression years. Mother...

Vitale explains federal law does not trump the Ohio Constitution

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In 2004, 62 percent of Ohio voters approved a 55-word amendment to the Ohio Constitution. It clearly states that, in Ohio, only a marriage...

Pull the plug on the Ex-Im Bank

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“I’m not a Democrat who believes that we can or should defend every government program, just because it’s there. Like … the Export-Import Bank...

4-H provides Sharing Communities opportunity

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During the week of June 15, Champaign County 4-H and Cuyahoga County 4-H participated in the first Growing Youth to Youth Sharing Communities program....

Boomer Blog: Coloring books for the ages…and sincere appreciation

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We always had at least a few coloring books in our toy cupboard on River Road. Some were gifts; others Mother had purchased. Some...

4-H grateful for community support

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The Champaign County 4-H Committee and Champaign County Extension Office would like to thank the community, businesses, 4-H advisors and members who recently participated...

Boomer Blog: Grab a broom and sweep

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My siblings and I have been working “outside the home” for most of our adult lives. Three sisters are or have been in charge...

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