Forget sharks, beware of “Spider Can”
This happened several years ago. After showering, I slid on my underwear, a pair plucked from the laundered mound on my bedroom floor. What I did not know then was…
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Good News from the Stony Creek Church of Christ
Of April showers & the flowers of May April showers bring May flowers, and what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims. I suppose most of us have heard this little riddle…
Learning to be more inclusive
By MAELEI CASLER 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. The Oxford Dictionary…
Top six tips to enjoy your high school reunion
The world consists of two types of individuals – those who love high school reunions and those who hate them. I’m in the former category. Chances are if you’re an…
Living a contented life: learning how to sort wants & needs
“No, you can’t always get what you want / But if you try sometime you might find / You get what you need …” – Rolling Stones, 1969 As old…
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…
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…