Urbana Police Division thankful for support during pandemic
In early March, thanks to the efforts of our Champaign County Health District team as well as our local Emergency Management Agency committee, early...
Losing a job often means losing insurance
The growing numbers of unemployed Americans – likely to hit 20 million or more thanks to the effects of the coronavirus – bring with...
Cleaning and disinfecting amid COVID-19
QUESTION: Do I need to store my food in the garage or wipe my groceries with a disinfectant when I get them home from...
Mask, masks, and more masks!
Who could have predicted in January that a simple mask would become the “face” of our lives by April? Ours has never been much...
Making it easier for Ohioans to g stimulus checks
The most recent relief package included something I pushed hard for – a provision to put money directly in the pockets of all middle...
Working for Ohio during the coronavirus crisis
The unprecedented coronavirus pandemic has changed every facet of life in a short span of time. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has estimated that...
History repeats Itself – or not
Governor Mike DeWine mentioned five weeks ago – which seems like five months ago – using The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the...
Shop your cupboards before grocery aisles
Question: I’m only shopping once or twice a month now, as I abide by the Ohio Stay at Home Order during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Student guest column: Climate change is real
Climate change is the biggest crisis humans are currently facing, yet some still argue that it isn’t real as nothing humans do could ever...
Staying safe through social distancing
In my last column, I talked about staying healthy by building and maintaining a strong immune system. It’s a solid and proven way to...