Graham asks for help
With great effort and painstaking precision, Graham Local Schools has spent several years making needed cuts in order to stretch our daily operating budget....
No Rhythm & Foods Festival in 2018
Well, the time has come to make the difficult decision to forgo the 2018 Rhythm & Foods Festival.It has been a very hard, yet,...
The first time ever I …
I recently watched lots of television during the wee hours; as a tennis fan, I wanted to see the Australian Open live in Melbourne...
Raw or lightly cooked sprouts not safe for all
Question: I went to a hibachi grill last weekend and I really wanted to eat the sprouts, but my husband was adamant that I...
Classroom creativity at its best
In preparation for a recent tutoring session, I opened the flash drive containing my curriculum files. As I clicked through, I relived past classroom...
‘Raw’ water trend can make you sick
Question: I’ve heard about a new trend that involves drinking “raw water.” What is it, and is it good for me? Answer: In a...
New tax law may put squeeze on rural hospitals
One of the selling points for the tax bill President Trump signed into law a few weeks ago is that it will spur job...
Starting fresh as freshmen
The recent spate of snowy weather and frigid temperatures reminded me of my freshman year in high school. I particularly remember the beginning of...
Buckeye Wind project changes draw local criticism
We are tired of it. You are tired of it. Our county is tired of it, but it just won’t go away. What is...
Nostalgia: the bitter and sweet of it all
The 184 columns I have written since 2014 are easily categorized. Occasionally I yell from my soapbox or highlight a worthy community event. Sometimes...
