Opinion

Unintended consequences
It seems to me that sometimes actions by governments result in unintended and unwanted consequences. That thought has likely bubbled up in my mind as ...

We are all able to adapt
It seems to me that we humans are very adaptable. That was the subject of several conversations I’ve had recently with folks of varying ages and...

Soil activity, veggie recipe for kids
Youth can learn so much from soil.Give them some opportunities to explore soil and get dirty. As we start thinking of our spring and summer gardens, I...

Women who put Xenia on the map
Did you ever wonder how Xenia got its name?After Greene County was officially recognized as a county (1803) there was a need for a county seat. John P...

Soil sampling and coffee talk
When was the last time you had your soil tested? We can help with getting your soil tested. Now, the process has been modified just slightly due to th...

Unknown leaders emerge in times of trouble
It seems to me that in times of crisis, leaders somehow step forward — sometimes emerging from relative obscurity — to take charge and pro...

Personal conviction can be painful
Throughout my career, I have learned personal conviction is both vital to one’s success and the one personal attribute which opens one up to rid...

Unalienable rights?
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights...

How do real teachers do it?
Like many parents around Ohio, my wife and I have been teachers the last couple weeks as our fourth grader and our kindergartner are participating in ...

Women of note
During Women’s History Month I have shared stories about some women you may have known. If you didn’t know them, perhaps you have found th...