Without public notices in newspapers, public will be last to know
Did you ever wonder why government entities have to put a legal notice into the newspaper?For one, it is a method of properly notifying...
Preacher’s Point: Mass shootings and church’s influence
Since the recent Colorado shooting, arguments about what to do to stop the carnage have reached a fever pitch.There are many opinions out there....
Reflections: Short news items from years past
A story from the November, 1950 Independent, describes the pet owl owned by Mrs. E. H. Kanable, a resident of the Center Community.The owl...
Preacher’s Point: The bloodshed of Jesus Christ
King Solomon built the first Jewish Temple. When completed, a dedication ceremony took place. At the ceremony, the Hebrews made sacrifices. The Bible tells...
Reflections: Women’s movement in 1874
We are observing Women’s History Month, 2021. But in 1874, the women’s movement had a totally different purpose.According to a story in the Cardington...
Preacher’s Point: God not in the repair business
As a child, once a year, we would visit my aunt. In a prominent place in her living room was a vase. The vase...
Reflections: Recognizing a Morrow County woman
March is Women’s History month, a perfect time to share the story of Miss Ida McNare. An interview in the March 1, 1945, edition...
Preacher’s Point: Lessons From Hogan’s Heroes cast
One day when we lived in Germany, I had reason to talk to our landlord.Standing outside his door, I could hear him laughing hysterically...
Looking for his lost love — an Amigo
For most men, and probably many women as well, memories of a car you drove in your past bring back special memories. It could...
Letter: Advisory group process requires input
The Morrow County Health Initiative Citizen’s Advisory Group is now meeting regularly online to evaluate the status of healthcare in Morrow County and to...
