Why bipartisanship?
Back in March, two young members of Congress from Texas, Beto O’Rourke and Will Hurd, became brief internet celebrities. Unable to fly back to...
Protecting Ohioans harmed by Equifax
This month, we learned that 143 million Americans – about half the country – had their personal information exposed to criminals by the company...
Urbana observes International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day, is a holiday observed annually on September 21. It is dedicated to world...
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This article is the second part of a two-part column addressing how to prepare for hip surgery. Last time I listed online resources and...
Prevent food spoilage when power goes out
Question: Storm preparedness has been on my mind lately. I’m wondering what I can do to be ready in the event of a power...
Lizzie: The first day of school
Rather than an essay last Christmas, I wrote about Lizzie, the little-girl version of myself. (Elizabeth is my middle name.) Actually, Lizzie has been...
Consider becoming a foster parent
Having four children of her own didn’t stop Kate Yonkura of Delaware County from recognizing the need, raising her hand, and stepping forward to...
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Let me start by saying, these recommendations are not given by a healthcare professional. Instead, a patient who had hip surgery offers how she...
Autumn harvest offers more than pumpkins
Question: I know that autumn is a great time to buy pumpkins, but I’m not so sure what other produce is in season in...
Helping more Ohioans get good paying jobs
We just celebrated Labor Day, a chance to recognize the importance of workers and reflect on the future of our workforce during changing times....