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Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Story of three kidnapped women almost obscured by out-of-towners and Monday morning quarterbacking.
Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he can't think of anything else to include.
You can avoid identity theft when you travel. Jim Miller tells you how.
Not sure you can pull off a big party? You can do it. Read on for some tips on how to tame the crowd.
Conflict resolution has been a hard lesson to learn. And finding a healthy way to handle conflict is like being set free. And freedom is a good thing.
Ohio students have options when planning where to attend school.
So what will you put in your mind today? Will you think positive thoughts or negative thoughts? Kyle Snyder reminds us we have the power to choose.
It's a fantastic gastric experience, Mike Dewey's latest column, and he invites you to sit down at the kitchen table with his family, some good music and the late President Nixon. Intriguing, isn't it?
It's a simple thing, writing a letter. A few minutes of time will bring great joy to another. Feed a mailbox today.
Scoring well on the ACT may help with admittance to the college of your choice and scholarship dollars.
Melodie Davis hopes that a recently published book, Fifty Shades of Grace, will help people get a fresh glimpse of God¿s grace in our lives today.
Bigger and stronger roots make for a healthier tomato plant. Try trench planting this year in the garden.
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted talks about his Grads Vote program. This program provides high school senior with information about registering to vote and showing them the importance of being active participants in our democracy.
This week Kyle Snyder talks about Mother's Day and how we need to spend time with our mothers.
Melodie Davis talks about how emotions are a weird thing and they ht us in different ways. She says don't be afraid of your emotions, embrace them.
When Mike Dewey gets a line on a turntable, he allows himself to believe that everything¿s going to be work out well. How he deals with what happens can be a life lesson.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he can¿t think of anything else to include.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This is the peak time to see migrant warblers. Read more in the Gone Birding column.
I have been called many things in my lifetime, nicknames outgrown and nicknames everlasting, but I will always answer to Friend.
Tell your money where to go before you get it, come up with a spending plan to help you better manage your money.
Amber shares how a simple race between her boys turned into a lesson we can all learn from.
Mother's Day is Sunday and while I wanted to spend time in the garden I am on duty that day, appropriately enough as a mom.
Rep. Amstutz talks about the expansion of Medicaid and how it is a hot topic in some state governments.
Melodie Davis reminisces about Mother's Days past, especially the Mother's Day her daughter was born in light of the news of her daughter expecting her first child.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. marks 20th anniversary.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about enjoying the little things of spring while they are here. Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he can¿t think of anything else...
Wondering if hearing aids are right for you and where to start to get them? Well Savvy Senior has some tips for you.
Money is hiding in the corners of your garage and home. Pull things out into the light and see what there is to be sold.
As a rite of passage, few adolescent experiences can rival physical education which, as Mike Dewey explains, is a gift that keeps on giving.
We celebrate a third-grade teacher this month. Deb Weaver has some good advice for parents and it¿s obvious she loves her students. Oh, how great to have teachers like Deb Weaver in the world.
This weeks Law You Can Use column this week is talking about public school; how they are funded, do they provide transportation, are teacher required to be licensed and a whole lot more.
Kyle Snyder writes about not letting yourself feel inferior to people and listening to yourself when others are not there for you.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week there were two more rare birds found in our area. Check it out in the Gone Birding column.
Small town life stays with you wherever your grown-up life takes you. The town gets bigger, but the rooms are so much smaller.
Amber elaborates on how to walk in our spirits, rather than living by our feelings. The keys are knowing what the Word of God says about us and renewing our minds to those facts.
Mint is easy to grow and almost impossible to kill. Great for the so-called black thumbed gardeners but still a joy to the seasoned green thumbed gardeners as well.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Bruce Stambaugh writes about persevering no matter what.
Choose a Medigap supplemental policy carefully.
If you have stacks of stuff in your home taller than yourself, then read this article. It might be time to tame the beast.
Has life ever handed you a surprise that seems too crazy good to even make sense or be true? Has there been a turkey at your bird feeder?
Whether we are ready for this technology or not, electronic medical records have become a reality at many medical offices and hospitals.
Developing good habits can eliminate a lot of frustration in your life.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week the focus is on a record-breaking raptor watch.
Trying to lighten the mood, Mike Dewey examines the harsh landscape for meaning and mirth, inviting his readers to share a moment of goofy laughter.
Remember the nights when you didn't want to go inside for a bath, for bed and sometimes not even for dinner? Ten more minutes was never enough to satisfy our day of play.
Moonshadow- A song by Cat Stevens and a nickname for a mystical little girl.
Amber shares how we, as born again believers, need to start seeing ourselves as the new creations that we now are because of Jesus.
Developing good habits can eliminate a lot of frustration in your life.
The much adored summer favorite for shade gardens has succumbed to a pathogen that causes the plant to wither and die. Impatiens might not be easy to find this year and even if they are available they could become infected by the blight that travels by wind and water.
Have you ever heard that when you a Christ follower you are supposed to be a brand new creation but you struggle because you sure don¿t always feel like it? Amber explains what transformation actually takes place when we are born again; the first step to living the abundant Christian life.
We live in a judgmental world, where giving people the benefit of the doubt does not even cross our minds. Kyle Snyder says that until you walk in someone else's shoes then you have no right to judge them.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Are you having a dilemma on what to save for, retirement or college? Well Todd Colucy has a solution for you.
Cyclists prove bike riding isn't just a weekend hobby.
Are you a senior and hesitant about online dating, but are looking for companionship? Well no fear, the Savvy Senior this weeks gives some great tips about online dating and some really great dating sites that might be perfect for you.
Stop cringing when it¿s time to buy clothing. With purse in hand, walk boldly into the mall and you will find the deal you need if you take the time to look for it.
Melodie Davis shares the story of Shirley Whalen whose obsession with reading influenced her life in ways that she could never had imagined.
I can¿t want my life to change and do nothing to change it. Change has a price, are we willing to pay it?
The Law You Can Use Column this wee talks about municipal courts and some of the facts about them.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week there is an update on hawk-watching and more. Check it out in the Gone Birding column.
When faced with the choice to go on or give up, Mike Dewey¿s always been one to keep on trying. Read his latest right here, right now.
There is much we can do for our neighbors when a need presents itself. Opening your heart and your landscape to include a wide range of neighbors is a benefit to all of us, even ourselves.
Girls at a young age are being faced with a culture and media that try to make them grow up way to fast causing them to conform and reveal more. This week Another Way urges adults to be there for their children and teach them that modesty is not a crime and it is OK to value yourself.
Bruce Stambaugh says everyday should be Earth Day. Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he can¿t think of anything else to include.
Todd Colucy shares a good number of free financial websites that have worked for him and allowed him to maximize his time.
Sweet peas are one of early summer's best flowers. Plant them now for blooms that will beautify the garden and sweeten the air with their delightful fragrance.
Melodie Davis had quite a scare when her husband fell asleep at the wheel and had an accident. He is fine, but she urges people to take precaution when they start feeling tired at the wheel.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week there is an update on hawk-watching and more. Check it out in the Gone Birding column.
We all know not to go to bed mad, it not only deprives you of a well-rested sleep it can void your day of a happy morning. I prefer a happy goodnight dear.
Deadlines are something that we will have to face all of our lives. Most of the time when we miss deadlines it is because of procrastination and poor time management. Here are a few tips on trying to make sure deadlines are met, even when the unexpected happens.
Asking for help does not make us weak, it makes us human. We are not all like Superman, but event with all of his abilities, he still has a weakness. Snyder this week asks us to not be afraid of asking for help, because life might get easier if you do.
This law You Can Use column answers questions about what Lemon Law will cover when it comes to ATVs.
Do you want it, need it or desire it? If you can't say no and are dragging yourself through a house full of things and joining every committee you're asked to be on, then it's time to do one thing: Simplify.
Savvy Senior this weeks gives pet owners a couple tips on how to make sure that your pets will be taken care of after you are gone. This could be leaving behind a trust, assigning care to a family member or some other form of care.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about enjoying bluebirds.
Todd Colucy shares a good number of free financial websites that have worked for him and allowed him to maximize his time.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Sometimes I need reminded that God hears my prayers. Sometimes I need reminded that He has His own way of doing things.
Diabetic patients can take simple precautions to save their feet. Taking a few minutes a day to look at your feet and observing a few rules can help prevent patients from having their feet amputated.
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman speaks his mind about the gun debate and trying to propose a plan that does not infringe on our Second Amendment rights.
The change of season brings lots of fun firsts.
In Ohio some people call bell peppers mangos. They're not confusing them for the sweet orange fruit. There is a logical explanation to this.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. Last week a super-rare shorebird made an appearance in Wayne County.
In public education in Ohio, we're all forced to walk the line.
Don't let hard times keep you down. Use them as fodder to climb out of the hole you might be in and to succeed. Big ideas are born out of hard times.
Does God really love the same way for everyone? Does He withhold His big love only for those who do really great stuff and live holy, clean lives?
Examining the soft underbelly of consumerism and human frailty, Mike Dewey begins an exploration into what matters and what doesn't.
Fresh food does not have to come from your own garden. It can come from a small family farm when you buy a share in a CSA.
The Judges of the United States Supreme Court are deciding on the issue of whether the Federal or State Governments have the right under our Constitution to legislate concerning marriage. The topic of whether to make same-sex marriage legal has been a heavy topic, but one of our readers gives her...
The Savvy Senior addresses questions about Sleep Apnea; how to find out you have it, how to manage the condition and how to lower your risk.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Bruce Stambaugh has a lot of questions and no answers. Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he can't think of anything else to include.
The cruel winds of March are still blowing, but my mind is on May and graduation parties. Here are some tips on how to do it frugally yet throw a mean party.
In this Law You Can Use column, the subject of whether prepaid card are a good thing to use. It outlines the pros and cons of these cards.
Bruce Glick had another good week of birding. This time he was on a mission to see the many species of northern finches that took residence in Ohio this winter.
Everyone's entitled to his or her opinion, which is nothing new, but somehow, Mike Dewey comes to an ephiphany, that includes Barry Manilow and the Velvet Underground.
Finding time to shorten our spring cleaning to-do list is often interrupted by other warm weather duties; hanging the hammock, hosing off the lawn chairs, and lighting the gas grill. Darn.
Is your life and your church somethings Jesus would be proud of or would he be disappointed? Are you willing to face your fear to help others? Melodie Davis talks in her column about the faith that upsets religion.
Amber shares how God used her son to show her an incredible lesson about trust.
Kohlrabi is a cool season crop that grows quickly in a sunny or partly sunny part of the garden.
Former Argentinian cardinal brings refreshing leadership style to a world sorely in need of it.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Would having an extra $100 or even $150 dollars a month make a difference to a family's budget? If that family is anything like mine, the answer is yes. Discover a simple way to increase monthly income in just 60 seconds.
Bruce Stambaugh writes about sharing life with his best friend.
Savvy Senior addresses concerns about smartphones and finding one that is user friendly. This week's column gives many examples of smartphones that can be senior friendly.
Warm weather, sunshine, and gardening are just around the corner. Do you love or hate outside work? I am a garden scrooge, so read on about my anxiety of the coming season.
Just yesterday he was driving a tricycle, learning the a,b,c¿s and wearing a one-piece superhero costume. Now he¿s 18. Now I need to learn the art of letting go.
The Law You Can Use column this week discusses what lawyers can use social media. The issues with using social media comes down to confidentiality, juristiction and conflicts of interest. Law You Can Use talks about what lawyers are permitted use social media for.
Kyle Snyder asks for people to think about what there handicap is. It does not have to be something physical; it could be something dealing with your personality. He also discusses some things that he wishes would change in our society, the classic know it all person. If you are that person , what...
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week migrating waterfowl continues in the spotlight . Find out more in the Gone Birding column.
Nothing matters more to Mike Dewey than the music of his youth but now, he's not sure what all the fuss it about and it makes him sadder and wiser.
What does the future hold for jobs in Ohio? Well there are 10 career fields that in the future will be in Ohio. Check out what they are going to be.
Who isn't anxious for a change in the weather? Who isn't in need of a new palette? May the freshest air fill your lungs, and may the brightest colors please your spring vision.
Compost adds structure and nutrients to soil and recycles food and yard waste slated for the landfill.
Melodie Davis talks about Handel's Messiah and how we here at at Christmas but in the end it is truly and Easter story. She says that whatever the truth behind the story of Handel's composition of the Messiah it all comes down to faith and what you believe.
Have you ever imagined if God and Jesus had a conversation before Jesus actually came to earth as our Savior? Amber has, and based on various scriptures, gives her opinion of what she thinks that conversation would have been like.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about enjoying his grandchildren.
Savvy Senior discusses different ways in which seniors can find jobs and the resources to start looking.
I want to be liked. I mean, I want EVERYONE to like me. This is unhealthy. This needed professional counseling.
This Law You Can Use Column addresses the topic of splitting assets if the people involved are un married and how the legal system works in these situations.
Kyle Snyder this week discusses how to encourage those with disabilities to not give a hope and become a support system for them. All of us know of someone who has a disability or maybe you yourself do and the message is that we all need a little encouragement sometimes.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week migrating waterfowl are in the spotlight. Find out more in the Gone Birding column.
No one cares about someone else's troubles and that's just the way it goes, but Mike Dewey wants to believe it can be different. In the end, though, he's not convinced.
We all want to wake up from this long winter¿s nap. When the birds sing and the alarms bark, we will be notified.
The term go green is over-used and does not mean plant more grass. Simple changes in yard and garden maintenance can mean a cleaner, healthier planet that benefits everyone.
This week Melodie Davis's daughter Michelle Davis Sinclair is the guest writer for this column. Michelle talks about the importance of reading and how it is so important in our lives.
A little planning can go a long way to ease the stress of mealtime and makes cooking each meal faster.
The term go green is overused and does not mean plant more grass. Simple changes in yard and garden maintenance can mean a cleaner, healthier planet that benefits everyone.
Do you covet beautiful foods? Or rather do you covet making them and having them on your table? Read on to find out why we are successes in the kitchen whether we can mold jello or not.
A little planning can go a long way to ease the stress of mealtime and makes cooking each meal faster.
Get some answers to some severed oil and gas property questions get addressed by an attorney.
School subjects have changed over the decades, some have been dropped, others restructured. A good foundation is built on the basics, do they still exist?
Melodie discusses how to survive stress of every day life, while still buildng character along the way.
A memorable day when sighting the rare Elegant Trogon.
In the conclusion of her two-part journey with God, Amber reveals how she has learned the truth about who God really is and what He is really like and it has set her free to truly live for Him.
In theory, I believe the Bible. I even say it's powerful and real. But do I live out that belief? Do I allow the Bible to change me?
In the conclusion of her two-part journey with God, Amber reveals how she has learned the truth about who God really is and what He is really like and it has set her free to truly live for Him.
Why does "I'm sorry" make it all better, especially when it's not genuine.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
The role of wild pollinators is becoming clearer as bee populations decline and crop yields are reduced around the planet.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about his horrible handwriting and spelling skills.
Creating an emergency fund is critical to reducing financial stress.
Mike Dewey wishes he could be the bearer of better news, but he's just the messenger: Life is going to get much worse before it gets any better.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
The Savvy Senior this week is all about what Medicare will cover when it comes to diabetes.
Friendships are important. A friend can change the quality and direction of a life. Simply put, friends make life better to live.
This Law You Can Use column is all about the changes Ohio has made to the state self-defense laws and concealed carry laws.
Kyle Snyder talks about we can dress well on the outside, but we also need to dress well in the inside to have a successful life.
Bruce Glick's birding took him to the Madera Canyon, located an hour from Tucson, Ariz. While there, he was able to see a variety of birds on his hikes around the canyon.
Whether it was the Monkees or Sea Monkeys, Mike Dewey has paid the price for his devotion to pop-culture nonsense, some of which stills serves his purpose, especially when it comes to his transistor radio.
Where is the spring you ask, why it's just around the calendar corner, March 20th, and it's on the way, no matter where you are headed.
For Women's History Month, who would you honor? Melodie Davis talks about the women through out her life that she would honor.
Are you a salty or sweet person? Salad or soup? Does the thought of Twinkies never being made again make you nervous? Read on to find my challenge to myself and to you over the next month.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about his affection for the month of March.
Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he can¿t think of anything else to include.
Signs of spring are all around us including a lot of work to get ready for gardening.
Teachers spend lots of time with our children. Their influence is huge. Meet Mrs.F our February Teacher of the Month.
Are you overwhelmed with credit card debt? Feel like the only solution is bankruptcy? Check this week's Law You Can Use column and see what they suggest.
We always seem to be able to remember the names of the tormentors, but can you recall even one name of those who were tormented? Kyle Snyder reminds us that it should never be that way.
Ever since he and his wife decided to make North Carolina their home, Mike Dewey¿s been trying to come to terms with whether or not weather makes the place or the place makes its weather.
I would like to hear music that a warm spring brings, but for now, until the choir gets is right, a spring hum will make me happy.
Jodi Nisly Hertzler says she has nibbled at the age of the Sandwich Generation and so far, it tastes OK.
Amber Miller shares a part of her journey with God. The question she has is if God is a good God why does he have all of these bad things happen?
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Retired and not sure if you need to file a tax return? Jim Miller answers some of those questions in this week's Savvy Senior column.
If you¿ve never experienced the joy of finding cheap, name-brand products at a dollar store then you¿re in for a treat. Read on to find out what is available and what you should and shouldn¿t buy.
Following the lives of people that have met with great success and great failure encourages Karen Wilson.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about looking for one thing and finding many. Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he can't think of anything else to include.
Kids are more likely to eat vegetables and fruits if they play a role in growing them in a home garden.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Bruce Stambaugh shares memories about a former friend and teacher.
Savvy Senior addresses the issue of divvying up belongings after you are gone and ways to make the process easier without causing a family feud.
Is Valentine's Day making you sad every year? Is your expectation of it ridiculously high? Time to take it down a notch and get real about what love really is.
Sometimes I wrap sticky fingers around something that is not true about me. I wrestle around with the lie and find myself jumping hurdles to the truth.
Law You Can Use talks about why we have a workers' compensation and addresses questions about workers compensation.
Kyle Snyder talks about image and the importance of ones image.
Sharing some helpful tips about filling out a FAFSA to students wanting financial aid for college.
Everyone¿s been sick this winter, no matter where you live, and certain truths are resurrected as Mike Dewey fights the good fight.
When you listen do you really hear? When you talk do you hear yourself? When our mouths open, our ears should open and our minds should be clear.
Catalina State Park located at the edge of the Santa Catalina mountains, the park has many miles of hiking trails and some excellent birding.
Everything you need to know about gardening can be found on the back of a seed packet...almost.
Forming your opinion about yourself based on what you have achieved or what others think about you, rather than what God thinks about you, maybe looking to God will help you find your self worth.
What resources can you recommend to seniors who are shopping for a car?
Having trouble keeping your home warm this bitter winter season? Aside from wearing your snow suit in the house, read on for some tips and help that's available.
Bruce Stambaugh discovers the joy of repeat vacations.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
The statistics aren't optimistic and they may surprise you.
The day of a wedding is full of love and hope. And sometimes after years of marriage, the love disappears and the hope fades to gray. What happens? How can love just keep us together?
Law You Can Use answers questions about the new Ohio legislation that requires third grade students to pass a reading test to be able to move on to the fourth grade.
Kyle Snyder writes about love and how no one is unlovable because we all have a desire to be loved and to give love.
When punctuation goes out the window, there's not a whole lot else a person can count on, so Mike Dewey just drives down the highway, hoping for the best.
Winter continues to sprinkle us with a light coating that is at first soft and light then becomes a bit crispy and then darn right hard and crunchy. I wish for something else.
How can you shape up during Lentt, if not to pro status, at least toning some of those spiritual muscles?
Don't worry if you notice spring-flowering bulbs this month. They should flower just fine in spring when the soil has warmed.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about some the people he met on his latest trip.
Is your freezer stocked head to toe with every animal you can butcher and freeze? Do you make too many trips to the store in a week? Read on about my freezer-less existence as I question what I really DO need.
We tackled the area in our basement I refer to as Area 51. It has been interesting to say the least. As I've sifted through boxes of memories, I can't help but think of the new ones waiting around the corner.
Troubles and complications are nothing new to Mike Dewey, who stares at the moon and begins to understand that while not exactly normal, he's doing OK and comes to the defense of a Notre Dame All-America linebacker.
Never judge a seed catalog by its cover. Some of the finest seeds might be hiding behind a plain wrapper.
State Rep. Ron Amstutz says successful education takes more than money and schools.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Dating rituals apparently are changing in the post-modern virtual era.
Deciding when to begin collecting your Social Security benefits could be one of the most important retirement-income decisions you will make.
What veterans should know about receiving benefits.
Life is what you make it. If you don't embrace the possibility of failure, you will never learn how to embrace success.
Bruce Glick reports on birding in New Mexico.
When other kids were off breaking the normal rules, Mike Dewey went decidedly off the grid and practiced something out of the ordinary.
A heart made of chocolate is the sweetest heart to be. My dad, his heart must be made of chocolate, he shares it a lot, his chocolate, too.
After a frustrating experience with one customer service line, and a relatively pleasant experience with the next, Melodie Davis wonders when companies are going to realize that some issues cannot be solved without a human.
Do your kids have that mysterious illness? You know the one - the "there's nothing in the fridge" illness? I've declared an "eat down the pantry" week and am playing mind games with them. Read on to learn how to play.
Bruce Stambaugh shares his views on Groundhog Day.
Former resident praises retired Wayne County sheriff Tom Maurer for his service to the community.
What we think, we become. Our character leaves a footprint on the world. Everyone we cross paths with is impacted by the coat of character we wear.
Medicaid fraud is a crime, and those found guilty of Medicaid fraud can expect to be charged with a felony.
Is the greatest fear of mankind the fear of failure? Read Kyle's column this week and see what he has to say.
The news that Beyonce Knowles is going to be the headliner at this year's Super Bowl halftime show makes Mike Dewey want to shove ice picks through his eardrums.
Yes, winter is pretty, and our daughter looks forward to the white blanket that covers the land with a pure, crisp beauty. I prefer the world after the melt, after the mud.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week an Orchard Oriole makes the headlines.
I was just a year or two out of college when my boss at (then) Mennonite Broadcasts, Inc., now MennoMedia, decided to give me a chance producing a new radio spot series called Proverbs for Today. The spots would be designed especially to appeal to stations with youth programming. The agency had...
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Want to be a stay-at-home mom but don't know how? Sacrifice is the key word. Our kids are only ours for a season and we all must find out where we are to be. It's a personal choice only we can make.
Bruce Stambaugh writes about birding from a rather unusual location.
Do you spend all your energy searching for those perfect, elusive coupons to save you money? Stop right now, pour yourself some coffee and reflect on just what you're doing. It's time to recharge.
The post-holiday blues are nothing new to Mike Dewey, but this time around, he's doing his best to make the best of a melancholy time.
Everybody loves good mail; letters, cards, magazines, newsletters, checks, favorite catalogs, and packages. Country Cupboard loves good mail, too, envelopes filled with your recipes.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. Christmas Bird Counts are a great way to learn about winter bird populations.
Melodie Davis rarely writes about sexual activity in her column, but when an adult steps over the bounds of propriety with a child, it is everyone's business, because it should never happen.
A new year means a new garden, one filled with hope and while not as beautiful as the seed catalog varieties, perfect tomatoes.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about kids and technology.
Anyone planning to divorce that has children should know about Ohio's guidelines for determining court-ordered custody and parenting time arrangements.
For seniors 50 and over, there are many discounts available on food, services, and more.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
The quest for a half hour of shuteye is thwarted by ... virtually everything.
Teacher of the Month is a new column that will celebrate a local teacher every month. As a reader you can submit a favorite teacher who has made a difference in the lives of your family.
Why do our New Year's resolutions fade as the year passes?
I heard on the radio today that it takes 66 days to establish a new habit. Good thing there are short resolutions on a daily basis, then we all feel accomplishment.
It's a new year and nothing stays as rooted in reality as Notre Dame and, as Mike Dewey shares, it's fine to hang onto what matters, to hold onto the familiar memories. He could be wrong.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Jim Miller recommends ways to find good home care workers in this week's Savvy Senior column.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about the long shadows of winter.
Do you keep saying, as I do, that it's time to get motivated? Let's join forces and seize the day, as they say, and get things accomplished. Happy New Year!
Receive a gift card for Christmas? This Law You Can Use column explains your rights.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. Winter is a good time to visit the Secrest Arboretum .
Melodie Davis notes that she was keenly aware of family dramas this Christmas, as she watched interactions all around her.
Guest columnist Jodi Nisly Hertzler writes about one those fabulous ideas mothers sometimes have, but don't work out as planned.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Is the failure of reaching a goal really a failure? I think not. Half the job is setting a goal in the first place. We all reach and strive until we're done.
In Ohio, it is a crime for anyone who owns, operates, administers, is employed by, or is an agent of a care facility, to abuse or neglect a resident of that facility.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. Christmas Bird Counts are a great way to learn about winter bird populations.
When a grown man starts messing around with toys, one of two things can almost certainly happen. Find out which fits Mike Dewey as he writes the conclusion to his latest two-parter.
Mosses can become problematic when left to grow on roof shingles. Removal and prevention can tackle the issue before costly damage is done.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week the big story is the one day visit by a beautiful Snowy Owl to Holmes County Dec. 18.
I couldn't imagine celebrating Christmas in a state where there is no possibility of a Dec. 25 snowfall. Just knowing it might snow is enough snow for me.
It is no wonder that we sometimes despair of getting along with in-laws. But unless they are ogres or abusive, we owe it to ourselves and our partners to try to let flare ups die down, to overlook petty differences, and to put politics and religion mostly on a backburner.
Remarrying later in life can bring about a host of financial and legal issues.
We can be joyful no matter what is going on in our lives if we know the Christ of Christmas.
Need to make some extra cash this Christmas? I have a few tips about selling online that everyone should take notice of - because who wants to buy something not well advertised?
The older I get the more aware I am of the different seasons life brings. There's such good times and such hard times too. I am learning to celebrate bigger when life is overflowing with the good.
It's been a less-than-stellar year on so many levels. Let's get on with it.
When it comes to the holidays, it can be a train wreck for Mike Dewey who, using experience as his guide, tries to make things better this time around the track.
Laws protect employees who serve as caregivers.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about Christmas memories courtesy of his late father.
Need to make some extra cash this Christmas? I have a few tips about selling online that everyone should take notice of - because who wants to buy something not well advertised?
Fireplace ashes can be used in a variety of ways in and around the garden.
Fireplace ashes can be used in a variety of ways in and around the garden.
These are the days of Christmas and to celebrate we give of ourselves, our faith, our time, our gifts, our food. This is a Thanksgiving Christmas.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about life's special gifts.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Do you have outstanding debts? Social Security benefits can be garnished, depending on who you owe.
Have you ever felt that there should be something more to Christmas? That instead of being comfortable that there might be more we should be doing to make us a bit uncomfortable? I know there is for me, but will I listen?
Loving people sometimes asks us to let go. It asks us to do what is hard in order to accomplish what is right.
Judgment debtor exams explained.
The good news is, as long as you are above ground, it is not too late. Every day is a new day that you can work to better yourself.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce traveled to Pleasant Hill Lake, Berlin Reservoir, and the Lake Erie shores in downtown Cleveland.
Winter break from college is a time to renew your energy and spend time with family and friends. It is also a time to improve yourself and your future.
It's that time of year again when things don't always make sense, but Mike Dewey does his best to guide you in the right direction, chasing down the elusive meatball sub.
Churches need to use and value the gifts of all members in their worship services.
Melodie Davis suggests a line up of books that you may enjoy for yourself or to give as gifts.
The search for Arctic/Canadian birds continues in Ohio.
Is Your Landlord in Foreclosure?
Q: What happens if the property I’m renting is in foreclosure?
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Who is God to you? Some big ruler or judge in the sky? Is He love? Is He good? Sometimes it just takes a love song to remind me of who He is in my life.
Are you eligible for money from an old pension? Jim Miller gives steps to find free resources to help you find old pension benefits.
Everyone's been through it and everyone can relate: sometimes, when you're decorating for the holiday season, bad stuff happens. Mike Dewey tries to learn something from the latest example of this truism.
At Christmastime celebrating family traditions are greatly multiplied. Passing on a well-loved and greatly practiced tradition defines your family; we are a family of stuffers, stocking stuffers.
The warmer than usual weather inspires us to venture out into nature for a brisk walk, a rugged hike or a leisurely stroll.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about enjoying the Holmes County Trail year-round.
Do you go live or are you the boxed tree type? Regardless of taste, putting the Christmas tree up is serious business. Check out how our adventure this year unfolds.
Holiday joy is the smile on the face of the one that serves a celebration meal, at a shelter or in a home. And it is the smile on the one that receives that meal. We feed our bodies, we fill our souls.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce enjoyed a number of unusual birds in Holmes and Wayne counties.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Is using credit cards for holiday spending a good or bad idea? Check the Law You Can Use column this week to find the answer.
After three months or so, Mike Dewey's alma mater is going to play a football game in early January that matters more to him than almost anything. Some of you might want to go along for the ride.
Studies show that eating breakfast may be an important part of a weight loss plan.
A playhouse isn't just a building. It's a marvelous framework for young imaginations that need only a little nudge to run circles around the most advanced video game on the market.
Bruce Stambaugh shares his thoughts on joining the Medicare crowd.
Are you looking for Christmas savings? Earn money back and score promotional codes to find the best deals, but remember that Christmas lives in the heart - not under the tree.
Gardeners are practical and the gifts you choose for them for Christmas should be as well.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce just returned from a week of Florida birding.
The news will still get reported and the survivors will make it good, local and timely.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Jim Miller explains longevity annuities.
IRS provides tax tips for Ohio gamblers.
Parties, whether they be intimate gatherings of friends or explosive beach-front blowouts, have never been Mike Dewey's strong suit, but there was a time, and a specfic date on the calendar, when all that changed.
We all want the perfect holiday dinner, a breathtaking Christmas tree, and on time dinner guests, but sometimes our holiday road can take an unexpected turn. Embrace that turn and share holiday spirit wherever the road takes you.
This week Chow Line discovers that whole grains turn up in surprising places.
Melodie Davis recalls the restoration of her children's playhouse last September.
Working up to the last minute on projects may not be your thing, but for Missy it's how things get done. Read on to find out how she pulls everything together for Thanksgiving week.
Put a few strategies in place now to help you through the holidays.
Bruce Stambaugh writes about the single sugar maple in his backyard.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce reports on the continuing parade of exciting birds in the area.
Giving messes with us. Not only does giving change the person receiving, it also has surprising lessons for the gift giver.
If you are looking to eliminate final expenses and help advance medical research, donating your body to science is an option to consider.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Non-citizen's charged with criminal offenses face complex laws.
A lot of planning goes into preparing for college, but sometimes even the best laid plans don't work out.
On the festive occasion of his great-niece's first birthday, Mike Dewey confronts both hopes and fears as he writes something unlike he's ever composed ... not that you'll get to read it just yet.
Enjoy Thanksgiving Day food, hot from the oven, chilled from the fridge, fresh from the kitchen. But we all know that leftovers are so much better the next day. Happy Thanksgiving!
If ground beef is gray or brown throughout, or if you detect an off odor or the meat seems sticky or slimy, throw it away.
Remember to give thanks each day for the blessings in your life.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about a family Thanksgiving tradition coming to an end.
Digging down deep in your purse to find money that isn't there? Here are a few tips to find a little more cash - and sanity - in our anxiety-ridden lives.
Amaryllis is a favorite holiday flower and that can be just what the gardener needs to keep the green thumb happy this winter.
A holiday bell ringer at the hanging red kettle has a heart in the right place, but the weather conditions may be fighting their thankful smile, warm them.
Strength training exercises can have a profound impact on a person's health as they age-and you're never too old to start.
Personal uses of social media can have serious legal consequences.
Rob Hovis offers some easy tips to remember when avoiding financial risks that go along with retirement.
Teen athletes need more carbohydrates.
Getting free time, which can be life giving when you are really and truly overworked, means saying no to some good things.
A new addition to the house make us feel better; her, too.
Kyle Snyder urges readers to have a clear vision for the future.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
I believe when we do our best it is good enough. Sometimes the expectations we put on ourselves are placed there by us, not others. What's this have to do with soup?
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce reports on the Lark Bunting that was recently located near Sugarcreek.
Strap on your seat belts because Mike Dewey's about to take you on ride that'll challenge not only your sense of what's real, but of what's possible. Enjoy the trip.
The landscape is beginning to look pretty bare now that deciduous trees have shed their leaves for winter. Consider mulching or composting rather burning, which causes air pollution.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about watching Super Storm Sandy unfold.
Do you despise early Christmas shopping? Would you rather stay in your pajamas and drink coffee than get up early and fight crowds for deals? Me too. Join me in the dialogue.
After a long day's work and an Ohio weather commute home, a comfort food dinner in a warm home is a daily comfort we give ourselves; how can we share that comfort with others?
Sea salt, regular salt, or kosher salt? Is there really any difference?
When it came to voting early, Mike Dewey had only to look in one direction to make his decision. Sure, it was a long wait, but now the wait's over and, well, he's done all he can do.
A good fire is warm and inviting, it's something we all enjoy. What are some ways to keep the fire burning in our lives?
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Need help writing your own will? Jim Miller presents helpful information to accomplish this task without the help of an attorney.
It seems to me that most of us in this great country we call the USA do our part. We own a patch of land and a house, work on that house over the years, raise a family, earn money and spend money, try to save a bit of money, then we grow older and eventually God calls us to our real home. Are we...
The computer revolution of the last couple of decades has raised many questions about how the law addresses ownership and use of confidential information.
Growing up in the church, or finding faith as an adult, helps us live with purpose.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about how a good day got even better.
Bruce Glick reports on birds and birding, especially in the local Wayne/Holmes area. This week Bruce describes the birds found during and after the recent hurricane
In this Letter the Editor, a former judge endorses Latecia Wiles for Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge.
In this Letter to the Editor, the writer asks for voter support of Latecia Wiles for probate and juvenile judge for Wayne County.
Letter to Editor asks for support of Latecia Wiles as judge in the upcoming election.
The inevitable change of seasons and the weather that comes with it is something we all have to contend with, even when we have nothing else in common.
It seems to me that most of us in this great country we call the USA do our part. We own a patch of land and a house, work on that house over the years, raise a family, earn money and spend money, try to save a bit of money, then we grow older and eventually God calls us to our real home. Are we...
Going to church is more than worship, it's more than Bible study. It's family, it's community, it's support and love and child care...and so much more.
Even down to our fingerprints, we are all different. But what about the foundational truths, aren't they the same? And how do they weave our future?
When food is cooked in the great outdoors, food tastes far better. There's just something about cooking under that great big sky, in the world's largest dining room; Give thanks, Amen.
National Memory Screening Day is Nov. 13.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce reports on recent sightings and looks forward to November and December birding.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Nothing makes less (or more) sense than a column written around the time a nation is about to choose a president; still, I'd rather think about Notre Dame football. Go figure.
We graduate from high school, but do we really ever leave?
Plant native or non-invasive plants to avoid invasive species from taking over wild wooded areas, natural prairies and wetlands.
Columnist Melodie Davis takes a drive down to traffic court.
Direct deposit options for Social Security recipients.
Columnist Bruce Glick sets his binoculars on a Prairie Falcon this week.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
It was 1991 and I was in love with a man who was raised Amish. Planes, trains and a wedding. My life was about to change after only dating 26 days.
Crock pot getting dusty in the cupboard? Clean it, fill it with goodness, and turn it on as you walk out the door. Time and money are yours to be saved.
A letter to the editor expresses support for Judge Latecia Wiles in the upcoming election.
Nearly five years after his wedding and 25 years after having met his wife-to-be, Mike Dewey reflects on yesterday and looks forward to many more tomorrows.
Be careful when outdoor plants come indoors. They may have pests that come in too to threaten your other indoor plants.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about having to move his beloved green frogs.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Would we elect a President based on ideas, not style? Thankfully, we did once.
Medicare Part D prescription drug plans can change their costs and coverage each calendar year, comparing plans now during the open enrollment period is important to save money.
Are your kids spending tons of time and money getting ready for their homecoming? Trying to find ways to cut back? Read on about a little history of homecoming and how we found ways to save, yet make it meaningful.
There's more to think about than just what color the nursery is when having a baby.
Summoning the Psychedelic Furs for his inner soundtrack, Mike Dewey looks at lost love as a seasonal anamoly, but soon realizes that he's just being an idiot, again.
Is obese really harmful to your health? Find out.
Church pot luck dinners and all the trimmings bring back memories filled with faith.
Kyle Snyder steps up to the political podium and shares his view.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. Right now the fall migration is in full swing. Find out more in the "Gone Birding" column.
Whether scoring a touchdown on the football or in the classroom, Darla says it's all just part of the game of life.
After my first date with the young Amish man, I was beside myself in love. What next? Where will this journey take us? And more importantly, do we go on dates in his buggy?
All good things must come to an end and that includes frost-free fall days. While there is still a little time left before the snow falls, it is best to do your garden chores now while the weather is still pleasant.
Are your kids spending tons of time and money getting ready for their homecoming? Trying to find ways to cut back? Read on about a little history of homecoming and how we found ways to save, yet make it meaningful.
Bruce Stambaugh writes about why he personally enjoys the changing leaves.
Bruce Stambaugh writes about why he personally enjoys the changing leaves.
Hepatitis C testing is important even for senior citizens.
I like to sleep-in but my sleep-in is no longer, I awaken at 5:30 a.m. Early for some maybe, but no one wants to be sleep startled at any time when walnuts fall.
Melodie Davis sets sail on the sea of life for an enjoyable afternoon that leads to a renewed look on her marriage.
Maintain your financial focus, as the Federal Reserve discusses an approaching "fiscal cliff" in the future.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce visited the Funk Bottoms Wildlife Area, southwest of Wooster. Find out more in the Gone Birding column.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
I believe in love at first sight. I just happened to fall head over heels for an Amish man. Now, in Part II we get to talk. And we are so very different.
It's not easy figuring out the seasonal shift and Mike Dewey, dealing with problems he should have solved days ago, sees reason to believe everything's going to work out fine.
Food insecurity is a problem here in the states as well as in Canada. Some gardeners are taking matters into their own hands and planting gardens to raise awareness about the flawed food systems we all have to contend with.
Bruce Stambaugh tells how impressed he was with the politeness of 100,000 people.
There are several different types of flu and pneumonia vaccines available for seniors this year.
Karen Wilson offers a variety of time, money and sanity savers.
Although it can be possible to take out a loan on your 401(k) plan, there are potential consequences that should be considered first.
The last in a series of four columns on Mennonite cooking, in celebration of Family Dinner Day, Sept. 24, 2012.
I like to collect red tomato pincushions, green enamelware, whisk brooms, spice tins, grain scoops, advertising smalls, and of course cookbooks; I am Country Cupboard.
Lee Ann begins Part I of Big Bangs and Amish Britches.
Anyone planning to purchase apple cider or juice should check the labels to be certain if or not it has been pasteurized.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Your hand flies up at an auction, and that's just the beginning of the story.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week, Bruce headed up to Detroit for the fall Broad-winged Hawk migration. Find out more in the Gone Birding column.
It's been more than 20 years since he last attended a football game at Notre Dame, but Mike Dewey's return to his alma mater proved that his memory is still good... and that there are wonderful memories waiting to be uncovered.
Bring potted plants indoors gradually to liven up indoor spaces and keep the air in your home cleaner.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about his young granddaughter's obsession with the color pink.
Do you peruse every decorating magazine known to mankind? Do you run out and buy things just because they are in style? Read on to find out why you should take a break from that and use only what you love.
Karen Wilson offers a variety of time, money and sanity savers.
Tips and advice on ways to save money on prescription eyeglasses.
It is a busy fall for our family; our daughter is getting married on our five-acre mini-farm; I am doing my best to prepare for this important event and get ready for the next season. Some things will just have to wait until the "I do's" are promised.
Although people often make excuses and dwell on past hurts, they can stil overcome their obstacles with the right mindset.
Lee Ann Miller considers the so-called ordinary days of life.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week's topic is Lake Erie birding. Find out more in the Gone Birding column.
Getting kids involved with meal preparation will increase their enthusiasm to eat the food they helped prepare.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen, and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find joy in the journey.
Trying to capture salient details and sharing them, Mike Dewey takes readers on a trip to the beach, hoping to make his adventure yours. Welcome to the shore!
This is the third in a series of columns in celebration of Family Dinner Day.
Do you see coupons in your dreams? Do you speak in terms of 50 cent values and ways to double? It may be time to take a break from couponing - all so we can pick it back up again after some rejuvenation.
It is wise to save seeds but only if they are from open-pollinated heirloom plants that will reward you year after year with glorious flowers and nutritious food.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about where he finds inspiration this time of year.
My county fair is over, and I just don't want to wait for next year to attend the next one. But I know right where to find the Italian sausage sandwich wagon and the Lerches Donut trailer out of fair season; I will be fine.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week there are more reports of fall migration picking up steam.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Fall brings cooler temperatures that make garden chores a little easier.
Bruce Stambaugh writes that fall is and has been upon us.
Need a new idea for a long weekend that won¿t break your budget? Love sitting by the fire and eating? Read on about our fabulous family Labor Day and you may get inspired.
This is the second in a series of columns in celebration of Family Dinner Day.
Depression is a real illness, and contrary to popular belief, it's not a normal part of aging.
With the purchase of a new laptop, I'm reminded of how fleeting electronic friendships can be.
Combine the Republican Convention, another rainy day on the beach and Jackson Browne and what happens? Mike Dewey stirs the pot and you get to decide.
Combine the Republican Convention, another rainy day on the beach and Jackson Browne and what happens? Mike Dewey stirs the pot and you get to decide.
Seasons come and seasons go, we live in a stop-start world. We should welcome the next season and reminisce the last, but I just can't look ahead, right yet.
Humor is a necessary part of life. Without it life would be dull and boring.
Tips and information on filing amended tax returns are provided in this column.
Behavioral scientists studying successful weight loss have found a few strategies beyond cutting calories that seem to work for many who have lost weight and kept it off.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about celebrating some good news among friends with cancer.
A charming gift of a plant gave the Avant Gardner the motivation to do a little research about a plant she knew nothing about.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Jim Miller gives advice on how to find senior friendly computers in this week's Savvy Senior column.
This column provides information on the Fair Labor Standards Act and federal minimum wage.
The game of life. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose, but you can't afford to give up.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week a rare Brown Pelican made the news. Find out more in the Gone Birding column.
The arrival, again, of another fall sports season sends Mike Dewey scurrying to fill in the many blanks in his memories and this effort takes him back to Football Fridays.
We all hear the sounds of silence, but have you noticed the smells of silence that the harvest season brings to the autumn air?
Many people are proud of having high HDL levels. Those high-density lipoproteins, or good cholesterol, however, are the topic of debate when it comes to heart health.
How many people actually go to church? Melodie Davis discusses the statitistics in this week's Another Way.
Kyle explains the competitive nature of gardeners.
Does your vehicle, at all times, have two lawn chairs packed in it? Random sweatshirts and blankets ready for sitting? If you do, then you're part of the fall sports wild bunch. Let's get these games started!
A letter to the editor concerning fracking in Northeast Ohio.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. The topic this week is shorebirds on the move. Find out more in the Gone Birding column.
As the summer fades and another election season dawns, Mike Dewey takes stock of what was, what is and what will be, but he's just guessing.
Daphne shops the Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sales.
Staying connected with your children is an important part of staying close.
Social Security can make mistakes when calculating benefits. Keep an eye on benefits by reviewing your statement online.
Ohio Senate Bill 117, passed this year, allows a probate court to order involuntary treatment for a person suffering from alcohol or other drug abuse, as long as certain procedures are followed.
The Roth IRA is a great retirement-savings vehicle, and can also pay off for the next generation of your family.
Fruit pies, such as apple, cherry or peach, can safely be left at room temperature, but cream and custard pies are a different story.
Lawn care is time-consuming and can include dangerous chemicals that can harm us and the environment. You can still have a nice lawn without the use of pesticides and herbicides.
Teri Stein plus an iPod full of seventies tunes plus a three-hour solo car trip equal a great summer day filled with memories along Route 250, a sore throat, and a happy heart!
What sounds have shaped your past? Does certain music still bring back fond memories? Columnist Karen Wilson reminisces about sounds that have made a difference in her life.
School shopping doesn't have to be a drag. Gather up the kids, do a little research, and head out into the fray. There are incredible deals waiting to be had.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about finding trouble in his backyard garden pond.
Care packages from home can make the transition from high school student to college student much easier.
Late summer rewards the gardener with a few mundane tasks but also with juicy tomatoes to can, freeze or dry and peppers to stuff.
The authors of this Letter to the Editor are very appreciative of the community support received during the recent production of Annie.
The world of kids sports has grown ever more competitive, and the stakes for parents and children seem huge.
The best place to get help living and coping with macular degeneration is at a vision rehabilitation agency.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
The Law You Can Use column this week details what a financial power of attorney (POA) is, how it can be used, and what the benefits are.
Hummingbirds abound at two homes with a dozen feeders near Holmesville and Stillwell.
Mike Dewey says the presidential campaign will be ugly, with a capital U.
Each season we are in has something sweet about it; fresh fruit orchards, perfect blankets of snow, bursting blooms, and gorgeous autumn tree lines; savor all the sweetness gifted each season.
As grocery prices continue to rise, maybe now is the time to more closely follow MyPlate, which helps consumers meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Ever wish you could travel back in time and tell your younger self a few things? Tell that person about stuff that doesn't matter and stuff that does? I did this today. It was cathartic.
Bruce Stambaugh connects the timing of freezing corn with the start of school.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
When living in a house politically divided, we're just going to agree to disagree.
There are options available for pre-Medicare spouses, but shop carefully. Some of them can be very expensive.
Prevent doomsday scenarios with restrictive covenants.
He may not have been inside an actual movie theater for the better part of a decade, but that doesn't stop Mike Dewey from remembering how films have changed his life... for the better.
Promises, promises; we all make them before we head to the county fairgrounds. Dreams, hopes, and wishes they are made, too. Let's hope many of them become blue ribbon true.
Studies continue to try to determine if late evening calories are more likely to promote weight gain than calories eaten at any other time of the day.
When we're feeling blocked or frustrated by life's circumstances, find a way to plan to take at least one step.
Bruce Stambaugh asks if we really need the dog days of August with all the hot, dry weather we have already had.
When challenged with a bank or high-erosion area, try planting species native to Ohio that will look great, prevent erosion and be a source of food for wildlife.
Want to infuse your cooking with something different? Discover some produce stands in our area and all over Northeast Ohio. It will set your taste buds to singing a new song.
It is important to have people in our lives who will love us and accept us for who we are.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. Shorebirds are already passing through Ohio on their way south.
I didn't know I had it in me, an internal alarm clock that would wake me up before the bedside alarm I set goes off. I have accepted my new normal to be a morning person, and I am happy to be her.
Summer: It is time to make salsa with all the delicious peppers and tomatoes coming out of the backyard garden. No garden? No problem. Pick up summer's favorite seasonal produce at the farmers market this week.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Want to know where to get reliable, unbiased information on reverse mortgages? Jim Miller gives some insight in this week's Savvy Senior.
To avoid violating FTC regulations, businesses should educate their employees about what they can and cannot say and do online. An easy way to educate employees on how to properly use social media for business purposes is to adopt a clear, well-written social media policy.
Intrinsic and important, a Go-To Band can keep you afloat when the tides of fate threaten to overwhelm and it is to that shelter that Mike Dewey takes his readers this week.
Martha Filipic notes that the connection between eating and feeling full isn't as simple as most people think.
There is beauty in many storms that fall short of tragedy: people connecting in ways we rarely take time for. It¿s a sad commentary on our busy lives, and a lesson we would do well to remember as life¿s hectic pace so quickly resumes.
There several golf gadgets on the market specially designed for older golfers. Jim Miller tells you where to look.
I feel no reason to spend time and money on a tan, real or manufactured. Is there something wrong with me? No.
Melissa has this advice this week: follow your dream. Shake the dust off your idea and don't let words of negativity stop you.
The City of Wooster is back in control of its pools after Pools USA walked away from their contract. Sports writer Brian Questel voices his opinion on the matter.
Bug management is serious business when the jackbooted thug called the squash bug penetrates the garden gate. He was probably there all along, just waiting for you to let down your guard.
Are you swayed by all those TV ads to get out there and shop early for the holidays? Or do you wait until the snow flies to start your Christmas shopping? Join me and my procrastination and find out if my stockpile holds anything from Santa.
Sweet times, sweet air, sweet faces; all are enjoyments of a season that is too soon over. Enjoy these days, and someday remember your sweet old days of summer.
It's the apex of summer and days are filled with hazy, lazy, crazy temptations but, as Mike Dewey advises, too much of a good thing isn't necessarily wise.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Veterans' treatment courts help veteran defendants address the issues underlying criminal behavior and links them to available resources.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. It is the end of the nesting season but there are still birds out there.
Home canning requires time and effort, but it can be very rewarding.
It is common to wonder if taking the easier route leads us to lose more than money.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about how relaxing the resort town of Lakeside, Ohio can be.
You've got a vacation day from work. The weather is beautiful. You're on a fun road trip out of town. What could go wrong?
Actions, habits, and character start with your thoughts. What you think, how you think, and what you choose to think about mold the world you live in.
Who someone is isn't based on an occupation, but rather their character.
Most lenders will not consider a short sale unless a customer has been routinely late in making payments or has missed several payments, causing the loan to be in default.
Little rain and lots of sun have made for a dry summer. Water wisely so the garden will continue to flourish. Conserving and even reusing water will ensure there is plenty to go around while we wait for rain.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week the birding was combined with fixing a water leak.
How does cutting grass for a living relate to President Nixon's resignation? Mike Dewey links them and many other elements as he explores the bliss of Summer Jobs.
You work hard, you deserve a vacation; time away with the family. And then when you get home, maybe you already knew, you deserve a vacation from vacation. Okay take a nap, and then let's get back to work.
Farming is enjoying a resurgence among a new generation.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Have fun and experiment with fresh herbs in cooking, but use small amounts at first.
There are places to search for money that may have been lost or forgotten by deceased relatives, or that individuals may be entitled to from old security deposits, etc. This week's Savvy Senior tells readers where to look.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about his late mother-in-law.
Kids not able to find a summer job? Don't force them to work McDonalds - start teaching them that they can find that job deep down in themselves - and they can earn money from ways they have never thought of.
You can attract butterflies to your yard and garden by planting a variety of seasonal blooms that will also add beauty to your environment.
No matter what out dreams may be, they should be regarded as valuable treasures.
Success is not an entitlement. It is earned with hard work and effort just as an athletic champion earns it.
In a world where there seems to be so much divisiveness, tragedy and sadness, why not watch the world come together during the Olympics - at least for a few days - and shake hands?
If your loved one needs help with daily living activities, an assisted living facility is a good option to consider.
Once again, the Rolling Stones ride to the rescue as Mike Dewey comes to grips with the reality that is life.
I enjoy a cold glass of milk with nearly all my meals. Other folks at my dinner table are drinking water, soda or Kool-Aid. I have my dairy food group servings covered, and I'm not talking double cheese.
The Complete Food and Nutrition Guide from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics includes a visual guide to amounts using an average-sized hand to estimate portion sizes.
Melodie Davis says she somehow felt like an inadequate cook or mom, using the same food (fruits and vegetables from her garden) day after day through most of July, August and into September. Now she celebrates that the "what's for dinner" dilemma is solved for most of the summer.
Bruce Stambaugh writes that though he walks by himself he is never alone.
Live life to the fullest, don't simply move through it. This life is not a dress rehearsal for the real thing.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
To do more on your vacation than relax in the sun or go sightseeing, volunteer service vacations - also known as voluntourism - are a great alternative and a growing trend among retirees.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. Although it is only early July, fall migration is already beginning.
Mike Dewey writes about one of the best concerts he has ever seen.
The fun of July 4th can continue all summer, long after the July calendar dictates the day. Why just remember past Independence Days? Keep them alive, celebrating freedom all your life.
Green beans don't count in the beans and peas category in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Neither do green peas.
Don't miss the magic of the moments you can share with your family and friends.
Plastic has found its way into every aspect of our lives, including the garden. While it does offer convenience it eventually becomes a nuisance and an environmental hazard. Reduce how much you use to decrease demand.
All those snippets of seconds at the computer add up to hours, which add up to days, which add up to time lost. We need to be able to strike a balance.
Bruce Stambaugh writes about enjoying lunch with his wife and other "guests."
Certain plants are at their best when viewed or smelled at night. Consider adding a few of these nocturnal beauties to your garden or landscaping to provide a nighttime respite that can be enjoyed until fall.
According to Jim Miller, affordable hearing aids are available, but it may take research and meeting income guidelines to find them.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Is it possible to turn off the TV, power down the computer and teach our younger generations that womanhood does not rely on looks, on men or on literally selling ourselves for a buck and 15 minutes of fame?
Something we all need to realize is, it's not over until it's over.
An email from a reader he hasn't seen since he was 7 years old sends Mike Dewey into an elemental examination of what consititutes not only memories, but the first memory that we all have.
Just because it's summer doesn't mean you go away on vacation. Some of us just stay home. But I will vacation from the responsibilities of house cleaning, especially when the awesome weather calls me outside.
Malnutrition in seniors caused by a poor diet can lead to other health problems, including a weakened immune system, problems with wound healing and muscle weakness (which can lead to falls and fractures).
The tree house at Camp Still Meadows provides a way for persons who have never experienced being able to get up in a real tree to do just that.
Melissa compiles a list of deals and things she has found that she loves.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about remembering why we celebrate July 4th.
Being negative takes a lot of energy out of a person, energy that could be used in a more productive way.
Summer is here and so is the basil. So easy to grow and so delicious in the kitchen; try growing one or more varieties of this old-fashioned herb in your summer garden.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
An ethical will can be a valuable complement to your legal will, as well as a wonderful gift to your family or other loved ones.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce shares information about summer birding at Mohican State Park.
To err is human, to forgive difficult, especially when it comes to rock-n-roll trivia, but Mike Dewey tries to be gentle as he corrects a couple of mistakes.
The sweetness of summer can be seen all over the front of our children; red lips, red tongues, red dribbles on chins and down their white T-shirts. Red must be a summer favorite.
One of the basic rules of food safety is that perishable foods should be kept at room temperature - well, actually, anywhere between 40 degrees F and 140 degrees F - for no more than two hours.
Melodie interviewed Michael Card, singer, composer and author.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about vacationing with the grandchildren.
Peace of mind and a fat wallet don't always mix, and spending a bit more on something you really need is the right choice.
If you have never gone to local sales or thought that it just wasn't worth the time, here are a few of Karen Wilson's best finds for your consideration.
Melodie Davis finds herself relearning the rules of the road after being stopped for speeding for the second time in a 12-month period.
Like to eat in front of the TV, while you are driving or visiting with family? This mindless eating may be what is packing on the pounds.
Students have rights and responsibilities when signing a lease for an apartment.
Tami Lange is glad she didn't wait any longer to learn to swim.
In soccer, it's all about the shoe and personal choice. The wilder the better. It's a statement about who you are and what you want to convey. The old saying goes though, that if you buy a brightly-colored shoe, you better have the skills to back it up or they will take you out.
A container garden can include various varieties of one plant. Mint is a perfect choice. Its invasive tendencies make it a challenge in the garden but in containers on a sunny porch or deck, it adds fragrance, attracts pollinators and can be used in the kitchen in your favorite summer meals.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
There is help available to better understand and dispute hospital charges.
What follows is a test of character and you have to decide what you'd have done in a similar situation. Mike Dewey will be waiting to hear from you.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce writes about the influx of Dickcissels being reported locally.
As families grow and families grow-up, laundry needs changed with each and every load. Once formula stains dribbled down, then the ice cream melt downs, then the down-on-the-ground-in-stains; now I take on blue collar dirt.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about how his father loved life, sometimes too much.
Melissa looks for a frugal way to make over her patio.
Area support appreciated in helping Thomas Neptune reach his goal to win the POP category of the 2011 John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
One way to make sure you¿re getting a good variety of produce is to pay attention to their color.
When you grow your own herbs you can try flavors that are new and exciting. This week's Avant Gardener examines some lesser known varieties that are perfect in your Ohio herb garden.
Summer is a great time of year, a season full of social activity. We all look forward to annual events that occur during the warmer months or our calendar year. Feeding your family well should be a priority.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
While smartphones garner most of the attention in the mobile phone world today, there are still a number of companies that offer simplified cellphones that are specifically designed for boomers and seniors who want one for the primary purpose of making and receiving calls.
Ohio is an "at-will" employment state, but that doesn't mean you can't have a case when it comes to wrongful termination.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week Bruce writes about Wooster Memorial Park, as well as White Pelicans at Funk. Find out more in the Gone Birding column.
Heading back home for a nephew's graduation triggers thoughts of what could be and Mike Dewey shares memories of what it was like for him to exit high school.
While usually the emphasis is on how special fathers are on Father's Day, do something to help your kids remember your fond connection for the rest of their lives.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about being a lifelong Cleveland Indians fan.
Approximately 5.8 million grandparents are raising their grandchildren. There are plenty of programs available to assist financially.
Employees should understand their privacy policies in their individual employers' handbooks.
You don't have to indulge in high calorie foods when you're on vacation.
Yard sales are certainly a sign of summer, and guest columnist Jodi Nisly Hertzler discusses the pure enjoyment she feels when finding a bargain.
Struggling with loads of laundry, clutter in the kitchen and chaos in your life? Stress can easily steal our joy. Trish Berg reminds us to simplify the small stuff and find Joy in the Journey.
Tami Lange finds her commute is a happy little byproduct of a new job.
Columnist Bruce Glick summarizes happenings in the local birding world. This week three rare Whimbrels were seen briefly in our area.
On the verge of a panic attack, Mike Dewey takes his 21-year-old car for a state inspection.
It's a known fact that in this wonderful land of livestock acres animals do indeed get loose, break down fences, and chew loose ropes. And for those neighbors that aren't farmers, it's an afternoon of detailed observation and an evening of overkill reporting.
Bruce Stambaugh shares about making a difference in the world.
People don't want to be considered cheap, so they spend too much. The marketing of brands has definitely done their job.
A dry spell is making it necessary to water the garden by hand rather than allowing nature to do it in the preferred form of rain. While plants prefer rain water to tap water, if it is dry enough any water is better than none.
Don't let a small garden keep you from enjoying the abundance of summer's harvest. Use trellises and other free-standing structures to allow your vegetables and flowers to grow up.
Dick Farrell appreciates suggestions from his readers for future topics...
Dick Farrell says times have certainly changed, including the job market,...
