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Media Range: Artist utilizes pumpkins, printmaking and more

Story Amanda Larch | Photography Rachael Layne Local artist Sean Kelley switches up his artistic endeavors each fall with something that’s perfect for Halloween: pumpkin ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, October 7, 2022 4:48 am

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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Protecting Social Security from the attacks of politicians

Everything we do ought to come back to the Dignity of Work – the idea that hard work should pay off for everyone, no matter ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, October 7, 2022 12:00 am

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U.S. Sen. Rob Portman: Russia’s annexations are a sham and illegitmate

I condemn this latest illegitimate landgrab by Russian President Vladimir Putin in the strongest possible terms. These actions are just another sign of Russia’s increasing ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:00 am

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Mark McCown: Pet crocodile could cause owner trouble

Dear Lawyer Mark: I have a baby pet crocodile that I picked up when I went down to Florida. Although it is small, it’s teeth ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, October 4, 2022 12:00 am

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Simple man’s legacy is the most loved song about Jesus

In the town of Port Hope, Canada, there stands a monument, not for the leading citizen who had died, but for a poor, unselfish working ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, October 3, 2022 5:48 am

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Down on the farm

Story Dawn Nolan | Photography Shannon Shank With nearly 30 attractions, Gritt’s Fun Farm lives up to its name. “There’s so much for families to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, October 3, 2022 3:57 am

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Tom Purcell: Congress need to stop messing with our clocks

With the “fall back” clock change coming soon, one thing makes me especially grumpy and confused. Last March, the Senate passed a bill that would ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, October 3, 2022 12:00 am

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Everyone is influenced by someone, so choose wisely

Everyone is shaped by something, by someone or by some influence… Everyone. No one on the planet is a blank slate, a “tabula rasa” to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 2, 2022 5:46 am

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From the Founding Fathers until now, a time to pray

A time to pray. Now that’s a phrase I have used a time or two in ministry! At the beginning of services, before large gatherings, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 2, 2022 5:38 am

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The heart of the community

WIRO served Ironton, Tri-State on radio for decades EDITOR”S NOTE – This is the first in a four-part series, which will run each Saturday through ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, October 1, 2022 12:00 am

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Jeri Fields: Three Social Security online musts

It’s never been easier to do business with us online. Often there is no need to call or visit an office. Here are three webpages ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, September 30, 2022 12:00 am

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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown: Protect consumers and hold Wall Street accountable

All too often I hear from Ohioans who have been abused by our financial system, which is set up to benefit the biggest banks, at ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, September 29, 2022 12:00 am

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Doug Johnson: How we see a situation is all a matter of perspective

Having the right perspective can help solve the most complex situation. The problem is most of us fail to stop long enough to get all ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 5:06 am

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U.S. Sen. Rob Portman: U.S. must provide Ukraine with tools needed to succeed

Vladimir Putin will continue his reign of terror against a neighbor that just wants to live in peace unless he knows that there are consequences. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 12:00 am

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Jim Crawford: Smuggery in midterms may be ill-advised

Republican wave no longer looks like a guarantee The 2022 midterm election was supposed to be a Red Tide, sweeping historic numbers of angry Trumpetts ... Read more