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Pay it forward this holiday season
November 18, 2010 As Thanksgiving draws near, people tend to reflect on the blessings in their lives. One way to show appreciation is to share time and resources with those in need. more »»
Bird watch yields treats
November 12, 2010 Two bald eagles just flew through the ravine in front of me — at closer range than I’ve ever seen them before in the wil. more »»
This is, after all, a column on gardening
November 12, 2010 Looking at topics that begin with N in this alphabetical series, the first plant that comes to mind is the naked lady — also known as surprise lily, magic lily, resurrection lily, or more formally,... more »»
Dissecting autumn leaves, fact by fact
November 5, 2010 My first-grader great-grandson Noah is writing a book. The title is “Autumn,” and the first page announces that “Autumn has vary old leaves. more »»
Civil War Museum could open in early 2011
November 2, 2010 The following is the latest installment of Mayor Jim Boroff's monthly updates on city issues. Civil War Museum. more »»
Whole lotta hosta, and a lot to love
October 29, 2010 I spent quite a bit of time this morning cutting back my hostas before the inevitable hard frost turns the leaves into slimy brown messes. more »»
SIEDC aims to create wealth in local economy
October 25, 2010 The Seneca Industrial & Economic Development Corp. was created in 1983 through an idea started by then-mayor of Tiffin, Bill Fruth. more »»
A questionnaire for governor candidates Strickland and Kasich
October 25, 2010 Editor’s note: Our sister newspaper, The Marietta Times, posed a half-dozen questions to two candidates for governor, incumbent Democrat Ted Strickland and Republican John Kasic. more »»
Like it or not, emerald ash borers demand attention
October 15, 2010 With trees attracting much of our attention in this lovely season, it seems time for an update on that tree enemy, the emerald ash bore. more »»
League favors county health district levy issue
October 13, 2010 The League of Women Voters of the Tiffin Area strongly supports the levy for the Seneca County General Health District to be on the ballot Nov. . more »»
Old Fort Board of Education cites facts, figures about pay
October 13, 2010 Over the past several weeks misleading information has been circulated in the Old Fort Local School District and in several letters to the editor in the local newspaper. more »»
Franchise tax on hospitals has harsh side-effects
October 6, 2010 Our nation is witnessing a trend of burgeoning spending and out-of-control government growth, and Ohio is no different. more »»
It’s perfectly clear the feds can’t handle money
October 6, 2010 President Barack Obama fondly uses the phrase, “Let me be perfectly clear. ... more »»
Revenue projections again call for tight budget
October 5, 2010 The following is the latest installment of Mayor Jim Boroff's monthly updates on city issues. 2011 budget. Finance Director Gwynn Reinhart and I have just started the 2011 budget process. more »»
Seeing the whole picture
October 4, 2010 Reflecting on the Beatitudes, E. Stanley Jones once said: “At first sight, you felt they turned everything upside down. At second sight, you understand that they turn everything right side up. more »»
‘This land is your land, this land is my land’
September 19, 2010 I’m fed up hearing the Bogeyman will get us if the ground zero mosque isn’t built. more »»
Foundation funds crossing guards for 2nd year
September 1, 2010 The following is the latest installment of Mayor Jim Boroff’s monthly updates on city issues. School crossing guards. more »»
Elder Palestinian recalls a more peaceful time
August 11, 2010 “We are a peaceful people. We will never attack any settler. We hope you have a good image of us. more »»
Borrowed federal funds, sent flying overseas
August 11, 2010 A slight change in the lyrics of my favorite Scottish folk song sets the theme for this column. more »»
Modern U.S. wars not fought whole-heartedly
July 23, 2010 As a combat veteran of World War II, I have been comparing that war with the wars now being fought in the Middle East. more »» |
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