I am so happy that this week gives me a chance to write twice about children and give advice about their future. You can tell, and it’s very obvious, how much I care for and love children. It seems like yesterday, our first grandchild, Franklin, went to first grade, and last week he ...
Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! Mother’s Day marked the beginning of warm season gardening. We are now setting out tomato, pepper and many other vegetable transplants. Remember, squash, sweet corn and cucumber can be direct seeded into the garden. Don’t forget about ...
Should there be any doubt of the wide range of Mid-Ohio Valley residents who look for all the ways they can do good for their communities, the Marietta Community Foundation’s list of scholarships awarded for 2026 should put it to rest. Approximately $550,000 across dozens of different ...
National Police Week presents an opportunity to reflect on the dedication it takes for a person to decide to protect and serve the rest of us. And on days such as Peace Officers Memorial Day Friday, we also have a chance to honor those who gave their lives to do so. “National Police Week is ...
Many times, a family member or friend will help “mom” at home for a while before “mom” finally enters a nursing home. Frequently, “mom” will want to pay that care giver, and the care giver will want to be paid for her work. Paying a family member or friend for helping can create a ...
All right, Mid-Ohio Valley, today is the day. If you have not taken advantage of early voting already, this is your chance to weigh in on decisions that have drawn interest from those outside our borders and some that will have a far more direct impact on your daily lives than what is happening ...