Opinion
Election results too unofficial to make those calls
Strange times we live in these days.Instead of talking about graduations, homeruns, and trips to Kings Island, we are talking about masks, social dist...
Returning to normal, not a great idea
I see a lot of comments on social media about being glad when we can return to normal.I am not certain that is a worthy aspiration. Our normal consist...
Shortages bring about other shortages
It seems to me that the current virus crisis has given rise to shortages in a number of products — you know, hand sanitizers, disinfecting spray...
Identify your photos
A few years ago, Catharine Wilson, executive director of the Greene County Historical Society was given a large collection of very old photographs.Man...
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...
