The words we speak
By JANET HART LEONARD From the Hart The words we speak become the house we live in. – Hafiz Those words, written by Persian poet Hafiz, have made their way…
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Does this 16-year-old make more money than you?
By BRIYANNA GAMBLE 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. Braden Weaver, a…
Why does it take so long to get Medicare when you qualify for disability?
By SYLVIA GORDON Guest Columnist For most people, it will take about two years to file, be declined a few times, appeal, appeal and finally get approved for Social Security…
For whom the cowbell tolls – it tolls for Courtesy Flush
By SCOTT SAALMAN Scaramouch Last week, the Reporter ran part one of Guitar Face Magazine’s conversation with Indiana-based 1970s classic rockers Courtesy Flush, who will embark on a 50th Anniversary…
Good News from the Stony Creek Church of Christ
What is God like? By JOHN A. SMITH Think on These Things “Our God, He is Alive!” There is beyond azure blue, a God concealed from human sight, He tinted…
Rep. Victoria Spartz calls on Secretary Blinken to better support new U.S. ambassador to Ukraine
Congresswoman Victoria Spartz on Thursday sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken upon her recent return from Europe and Ukraine, urging him to provide full and prompt support…
Stepping up for mental health, addiction recovery
By DONNA SCHAIBLEY State Representative September is National Recovery Month, and a great time to highlight the available resources for mental health and addiction recovery. Help is out there, whether…
Finding my birth father
By AMY SHANKLAND Perfectly Imperfect As my adoption and reunion story continues, I’ve changed some names, places, and dates. I had successfully found my birth mother. I updated my husband…
Party with a purpose, help pack the pantries Oct. 1 at Federal Hill Commons
By MARK HALL Feeding Team Feature Please make plans to join lots of your neighbors at the third annual FeedingTeam.org Music Festival, Food and Fundraiser from 3 to 9 p.m….
Budget hearings highlight county’s financial planning
By KEN ALEXANDER Council Minutes The September County Council meeting is always scheduled immediately following two days of budget hearings at the county. It makes for a very long start…