Telling my sons about my discovery
As my adoption and reunion story continues, I’ve changed some names, places, and dates. I believe the various emotions I felt the day I met my birth father are what…
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CRATs, CRUTs, FLIPCRUTs & NIMCRUTs
I recently heard my law partner talking about CRATs, CRUTs, and NIMCRUTS. It sounded like a foreign language. I assumed it had something to do with estate planning as that…
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 96 Friday is our first synchronous (i.e., instruction delivered live and in real time to a student by the student’s teacher) e-Learning day. This is an at-home virtual…
Indiana Manufacturers Associations calls on state lawmakers to prioritize lowering hospital prices for Hoosiers
By BRIAN BURTON Guest Columnist This week in Indianapolis, the Indiana General Assembly reconvenes for Organization Day. Legislators old and new will start the process of discussing their priorities. One…
Don’t stop now, Boomers! Your health is more important than ever before
“I intend to live forever or die trying.” – Groucho Marx Baby Boomers – the term assigned to the temporary increase in the birth rate after World War II, Baby…
County bucking the trend in fentanyl-related deaths?
We hear in the news that the overdose deaths attributed to the very dangerous drug fentanyl is killing thousands across the nation. So, how bad is this national tragedy here…
See ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at Beef & Boards before tickets sell out!
Most of us are familiar with Frank Capra’s 1946 film It’s A Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. The tale of George Bailey’s turmoil and enlightenment has been…
Donor Honor Guard pays tribute to those who save lives through organ donation
By KELLIE TREMAIN Guest Columnist One’s decision to save lives as their own life ends is one of the most selfless acts a person will ever make. Last year, hundreds…
Lights, patience & a bubble bath
Tis the season to be jolly … until the lights go out on my Christmas tree. Then, “Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, it’s off to the store I go.” And so, it was…
Winning a football sectional in a small town like mine
By OWEN BELL 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. Growing up in…