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Guest column/Don’t balance budget on children
August 19, 2012 There is a lot of talk in our nation’s capitol about the pending sequestration of nondefense discretionary programs. more »»
And now for some did you know’s
August 19, 2012 Did you know... The USDA allows a maximum of six maggot eggs or partial carcasses in every can of canned mushrooms. more »» 
Fair among the most memorable
August 19, 2012 The 141st-annual Jefferson County Fair is turning out to be one of the most memorable in my 37 years of covering the event, as my grandchildren — Jessie, Matthew, Jackson and Maggie — got to... more »»
So where do I fit in athletically?
August 12, 2012 There was a time when I would have watched the Olympics and been inspired to at least do a sit-up or two. But at 54, I think I have peaked athletically. more »»
Guest column/President fighting war on coal
August 12, 2012 I write in response to Darrin Shank’s letter “Economic facts speak for themselves” (Aug. more »»
I’m just not into the Olympics
August 12, 2012 As the 2012 Olympic games come to an end, I must confess — I watched very little. more »»
Fair time signals a busy time
August 12, 2012 Can you believe it? The Jefferson County Fair is here. 4-H members will be receiving hard-earned awards for work done on their projects at 6 p.m. today at the Rozsa Pavilion. more »»
Guest column/Raising minimum wage important
August 11, 2012 The U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce supported the last increase in the federal minimum wage on July 2009 and we believe another raise is overdue. more »»
Guest column/Proper immunizations protect children, community
August 5, 2012 As a member of the Steubenville Board of Health and a concerned grandfather and physician, I feel compelled to write a letter addressing a public health issue. more »»
A week spent surviving three things
August 5, 2012 Since I last wrote for this space, I’ve survived three things: ¯ A power outage of some duration, which in my book is anything that lasts an hour; ¯ The continued unexplained disappearance of my... more »»
Working is not always a choice
August 5, 2012 Being a mom is one of the most wonderful, yet demanding jobs in the world. Most who have children also have jobs that actually bring home a paychec. more »»
How do you feel about some advice?
August 5, 2012 How do you feel about getting advice? If unasked for and given at an improper time, it can be frustrating. If it is given with the person’s best interest at heart, it can be really welcome. more »»
Frantic search for holey jeans, T-shirt
July 29, 2012 I was in frantic search mode much of last week, trying to find two things successfully alluding us in our house and two things coming up missing in the workplace. more »»
Senseless tragedy affects the nation
July 29, 2012 My heart hurts. When I think about the victims of the Colorado theater shooting, I get tears in my eyes. I can’t begin to imagine what the families of those wounded and those dead are going throug. more »»
Things you may not know or recall
July 29, 2012 I am almost embarrassed to write anything that has to do with fashion any more, as in writing about the Harrison County 4-H style show. more »»
Guest column/It’s time to reconsider postal service legislation
July 22, 2012 Americans, and those of us in Eastern Ohio, have grown accustomed to the many services provided by the United States Postal Service in our local communitie. more »»
Specific roles for traveling husband, wife
July 22, 2012 When I was growing up and going on family vacations, my parents had clearly defined roles in the merry Houtmobile. more »»
Nicknames can hang on for years
July 22, 2012 Many people have nicknames. It is not uncommon to go by their nicknames as opposed to their real names, especially for famous peopl. more »» 
Alumni association going strong
July 22, 2012 It is mind boggling for me to realize that the Smithfield High School Alumni Association has been in existence for 110 years — since 1902, as a matter of fac. more »»
Useless knowledge may come in handy
July 15, 2012 Did you know… People speak at a rate of about 120 words per minute. The average person supposedly falls asleep in seven minutes. more »» |
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