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Brenda J. Linert

Is AI future closer than originally thought?

I was in high school when “The Terminator” movie was released. I didn’t go to the theater to see the movie. I’m not a fan of action movies nor science fiction. Years later, when I was dating the man I eventually would marry, we were switching around TV stations in search of ...

Reflect, respect heroes we’ve lost this Memorial Day

Monday is Memorial Day, a day that many Americans think of largely as the start of summer. The weather forecast is beautiful, and now that we have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, we once again will be able to participate in large gatherings like local parades and picnics, along with ...

Staying in news ‘silo’ leaves us uninformed

After Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed a bill into law blocking public colleges from using federal or state funding on programs or campus activities that advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion or that promote political or social activism, liberals lashed out against the ...

Study: Honesty in workplace (and life) is lacking

Our newspaper’s attempts to hire good, qualified employees seems to be a never-ending process. It doesn’t matter if it’s news reporters, newspaper carriers or ad sales people, we have a need that likely needs filled. And just like most businesses around the country, the hiring process ...

Building relationships a big part of success

During a recent one-on-one interview with our politics reporter David Skolnick, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose spoke about his possible run for U.S. Senate and the importance of the relationships he’s built through the years. “What I have are things that can’t be bought,” ...

Salute to journalists who died doing their jobs

I write from time to time about frustrations I sometimes face in my line of work, whether it be dealing with elected leaders and politicians — particularly at election time; reporting errors we’ve published and must own; readers who sometimes are critical of our coverage; or even the ...