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Opinion

Some young Ohioans rely too much on credit cards

For some Ohioans, use of credit cards is a carefully planned luxury — perhaps used to ensure the accumulation of lots of airline or hotel points — for purchases that can be paid off within a month or two. But for Buckeye State residents between the ages of 18 and 34, a recent analysis of ...

Trump and Hegseth serve citizens poorly

DEAR EDITOR: Just like Pete Hegseth, I too am a retired active duty Air Force Major. Hearing Hegseth talk to those summoned military leaders in the most condescending and demeaning manner sickened me to my core. With his words he unravels order and discipline, the hallmarks of military ...

Recognizing rights of those in long-term care

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. ...

A child named Evan shall lead you

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 ...

Vote ‘YES’ on Issue 2, a renewal for MCBDD

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 ...

Social safety nets: Where’s the baby?

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 ...