DEAR EDITOR: Genealogically, my maternal and paternal arrivals to the United States occurred in 1913 and 1921, respectively. Long before my family’s presence on this continent, the work of establishing our nation was done. And what a nation it is! Cue the chorus! Strike up the band! Wrap ...

DEAR EDITOR: Ohio is getting ripped off. Everyone knows it. Too many insiders are more worried about loyalty tests, branding and planning their next campaign than about what really matters — what people are putting on their dinner plates. I’m 22. I study finance at UC. I don’t pretend ...

DEAR EDITOR: One of the most contentious subjects, somewhat aligned with politics, is the term “social safety nets.” Whether the term is a proper definition of the various assistance programs is arguable, but for now, we will stick with it and apply the acronym, SSN. Currently, there ...

DEAR EDITOR: As the mother of a 19-year-old son with multiple disabilities, I know how critical the right support system is — not just for the child, but for the entire family. My son Ryan attends Leonard Kirtz School, where he receives not only an education, but dignity, independence ...

DEAR EDITOR: This story is worth sharing. After church this morning, a little boy and his mother wanted to speak to me. The little boy, Evan, handed me a $20 bill. He wanted to give our Save Our Library group the money to help keep our library in its current location. His mother ...

DEAR EDITOR: Every October, communities across the country recognize National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month, honoring the 1.3 million individuals who live in nursing homes, assisted living, and other residential care settings, while raising awareness of the rights that protect them. ...