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Opinion

The secret to gardening

Local Columns

I’m showing my friend Cricket how to grow vegetables by giving her two rows in my garden and helping her plant and tend them. I learned as a boy from helping my parents in the garden. Things that seem so simple to me are a complete revelation to her. She was very worried about the ...

Not all battles are fought in the flames

Letters To The Editor

Our hearts are completely overwhelmed by the love, support, and generosity shown during the April 18fundraiser for Salineville Volunteer Fire Chief, Jeff Lewis, in his battle against cancer. A special thank you to the Salineville Volunteer Fire Department, the Highlandtown Fire Department, ...

Ah, spring, season of stress

Local Columns

I don’t get stressed out. But I did. . . for a little while, before returning to my normal, blissfully ignorant attitude of believing everything will work out fine. Somehow. “It’s always darkest before the dawn,” was one of my mother Ol’ Food’s favorite sayings, and it was waking ...

The Death of Revival

Local Columns

For LISBON By: DR. BRIAN BROWN Lisbon Nazarene Church There are many reasons why revival has died. First, and most important, many churches do not want a revival. They are extremely happy in the condition they are in. But as I am always watching my church and churches in our ...

Wealth Inequality

Letters To The Editor

Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American. While millions of working families struggle to afford housing, healthcare, childcare, and higher education, a small percentage of the population continues to accumulate enormous wealth at a historic ...

The girl my Dad jilted

Local Columns

I don’t know the name of the girl to whom my Dad proposed marriage before he met my mother. I never heard it, and if either of my sisters did, they’ve forgotten. Most definitely it is not recorded in the family Bible. Whatever became of this ex-fiancee, I wonder? Did she and Dad stay in ...