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Editor's Notes: The salamander’s tale

I’m a little slow on the uptake for this one — what? It’s been a busy few … years — but I’m just catching up to the news that someone had to file a lawsuit to ask the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to decide whether to protect the yellow-spotted woodland salamander. You know the ...

Op-ed: Capitol Connection - final weeks approaching

This week marked another busy week of action under the dome. We are quickly approaching the final weeks of the 2026 Legislative Session as crossover day was Wednesday. The Senate passed SB 59, relating to voter eligibility and residency requirements. The bill tightens up residency ...

Information: Avoid the rumor mill and use credible sources

Political and military turmoil sets us all on edge — and there is no doubt the events of the last several years combined with the pervasive nature of social media already have our collective mental health and ability to interact with one another civilly in a fragile state. Wood County ...

Letter to the Editor: Change course on Iran war

As I write, four Americans have now given their lives in this new war. We mourn for the patriots who raised their right hands and took an oath to put everything on the line, willing to go wherever their government said they were needed, sacrificing all for our country. The president (a ...

Letter to the Editor: ‘Trump derangement syndrome’

Following are but a few definitions and observations of an honest and objective journalist. Among key responsibilities include: minimizing harm, treating subjects and sources as human beings deserving of respect. Fairness and objectivity: balancing the need for information and or opinion ...

Kiki's Corner: Reflecting on the restaurant business

I can’t believe it’s been 30 years since our family opened the first Chick-fil-A at the Grand Central Mall. I remember we had the Olympic Deli on Murdoch Avenue for 18 years, and we decided to retire. But not too long after that, we received a call from the Grand Central Mall to open ...