I had an opportunity this week to visit a town in another part of the state for a meeting, and while I was there, noticed a juxtaposition that is common all over the state — even here — but tends to be more noticeable when you observe it outside your own community. Alongside municipal ...

In last week’s Climate Corner, Rebecca Phillips explained the connection between plastics and climate change, and the general detrimental impacts of plastics on human health and the environment: Plastics are made from fossil fuels, are challenging to recycle, and do not biodegrade but ...

Have you ever thought about all the foods with preservatives that we eat every day? Either frozen or canned, there is no way they can be good for us and for our health. How can they be frozen or canned and last for such a long time? Trust me, they tell us that we’re getting fresh fish, but ...

People have come from all over the world to see the World Cup hosted by the USA. Many are first-time visitors. We hear from them how special our county is. They love things we take for granted like ranch salad dressing, barbecue, the American people, and our freedoms. We can learn from them to ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! What a beginning to the 2026 growing season! Mild temperatures and plenty of moisture have created some great growing conditions for crops. Well, you do have to mow the yard more often, but our pastures look good. This week I want to talk container ...

Some days are just sad. And some days the newspaper’s front page reflects that sadness. On June 17,1940, The Marietta Times had one of those headlines that just knocks you down a notch when you read it. FRANCE GIVES UP! Britain fighting alone as French ask Hitler for “Honorable” ...