Uncle John
Grandpa Howard told me the story of “Uncle John.” Grandpa had accepted the pastorate of the country church located near the home of Uncle John. Grandpa learned that Uncle John…
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From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 108 It is hard to believe that today is the last day of school for students. This week has been crazy busy filled with celebrations, recognitions, finals, and…
Several bills pass legislature addressing health care
The Indiana General Assembly adjourned its 2023 session April 28. This session was marked with some important advancements along with some disappointments in medically-related legislation. Here is my take from…
Boosting mental health care access
By DONNA SCHAIBLEY State Representative According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults and one in six youth experience mental illness each year in the United…
Face-off: the do-it-yourself director’s cut
Those who are close to me know that I am typically comfortable in my own skin. I’m not really the guy who acts or dresses a certain way to “fit…
Southern Indiana doctor emphasizes importance of patient privacy & proper notification of authorities to protect young rape victim
By DR. WILLIAM MARCRUM Guest Columnist Medical doctors tend to be highly respected – similar in ways to firefighters, police officers, and soldiers. Yet, just like the latter occupations, the…
The opinion bandwagon
Okay, get ready. One, two, three … jump! Jump on the bandwagon. Phineas T. Barnum, the circus owner, coined the word “bandwagon” as the name for the wagon that carried…
The ups & downs of motherhood
By TRINA SEVERSON Guest Columnist Years ago, a friend and I took our daughters to Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari theme park. The kids were still pretty small, so we…
Why is strength training so important?
By DAYNE VOEGE Sheridan High School Student The Sheridan Student Column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School’s 10th grade English class, taught by Abby Williams. Enhanced quality of…
How long can you draw Social Security & Medicare?
Forget for a moment that without major changes, benefits to both programs will be cut. Put aside the proposed changes put forth in Washington. If you are eligible for Social…