Op-Ed

I miss Christmas cards
I rarely long for the “good old days.”That’s not my style.But I do sometimes think about the past and the millions of decisions made...
Road levy unfair to village
Dear Gilead Township voters,In 1985, Gilead Township voters approved a 1 mill road levy which has generated nearly 3 million dollars. Approximately 1,...

Democrats opposed tax cuts
If the recent government shutdown reminded us of anything, it’s that Democrats do not have the best interests of Americans in mind.Their questio...

Sentinel poised for strong year
I just finished putting out the first paper of the new year and am working on the one you’re reading now.With 2018 upon us it’s time to th...
Preacher’s Point: Let’s hear it for the birthday boy
In my son’s household, like in many families, birthdays are special; sometimes a celebration lasting several days. Each child will receive a bir...
Preacher’s Point: Look at the larger picture
The first two chapters of Job are fascinating. Satan visits heaven, and God asks Satan if he has thought about Job (Job 1:6-8). Satan explains to God ...
Candidate grateful for campaign
As I write this, Election Day has yet to take place. However, I believe that now is the time to extend my appreciation and gratitude to the citizens/e...
YOUR VIEW
As you know, Mike DeWine is running for Governor of Ohio. Mike is a man of incredible integrity and vision, someone who understands the problems of ou...

Letter to the Editor
Each year Turning Point celebrates by having an open house at our Marion location. This year, “Picnic on the Porch” will take place Oct. 6...
Consider the real costs of hunger in Morrow County
Hunger has no face. No name. No political affiliation. While hunger doesn’t discriminate, it does hurt.Hunger has a steep cost for families and ...