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Pace Negotiations: The News and Sentinel Half marathon is a team effort

If you are reading this at the start of your day, there is a strong likelihood you have already missed it. “It” is the News and Sentinel Half Marathon – and it got under way this morning at 8 a.m. Depending on what time you are reading this; hundreds of people are currently either ...

Editor’s Notes: Staying on the campaign trail

Ever had a co-worker who was clearly looking to score points with the boss by repeatedly bragging that they had “accomplished” something that was just the job they were expected to be getting done anyway? Worse, have you ever had one who brazenly took credit for the work of someone else ...

Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: ‘The Last American’

“To the American who is more than satisfied with himself and his country this volume is affectionately dedicated.” So reads the opening dedication to J.A. Mitchell’s 1889 novel “The Last American.” An early example of post-apocalyptic literature, this brief tale describes a crew of ...

The Crochet Lady: Let’s make a circle

Hello fellow artists. I am Maurita the Crochet Lady. Welcome back to anyone who read my introduction. If you are new here, I hope you benefit from reading about my artistic journey. A quick review must include these three things. The main one is NEVER cut yarn tails, which means yarn ends ...

Kiki’s Corner: How much do you like to cook?

As you well know, cooking is a big hobby for many and you can tell how popular cooking is by the 24/7 cooking channels on the television. You can find all sorts of cook books ranging from how to cook and prepare anything you can think to baking desserts, grilling, frying, gourmet cooking and ...

Cracking the Code: Global hope for those who know and understand

SelectUSA is a large conference and exhibition in Washington, D.C., hosted by the U.S. Commerce Department to encourage foreign investment in the U.S. All 50 states and U.S. territories are represented. Shale Crescent USA has an exhibit booth every year. Last year we had a stand-up sign ...