Opinion

By SCOTT BALDWIN State Senator The 2024 Legislative Session kicked off this month and lawmakers will consider many issues impacting Hamilton County, our region and state. It’s a short, non-budget…

If you’re a dog person, you understand dog people and get it. If you’re not, you don’t. You’ve either experienced the relationship with a dog and know what it means…

By DANIEL SHOCK A Seat on the Aisle The year is 1962. The place is Chicago. The story is a dark exploration of the broken lives of a single mother,…

He began his perch as I began to sign my name. Oh, Mr. Redbird, I needed to see you. Thank you for showing up when you did. God knew I…

In 2019 re-watched The Sopranos. All 86 episodes. My biggest binge. Just like last decade when it aired, I couldn’t get enough Tony Soprano. I knew I was in way…

Meatballs can still be tasty, even when meatless “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” – J.R.R. Tolkien…

By LIBERTY COYLE-PADDACK Sheridan High School Student This column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School dual-credit program students and Human Services teacher Abby Williams. Everyone has their favorite…

Before we kick off the “Bringing Joy to Your Workplace” Series, I thought it would be good to address some potential real-life “what the heck?” questions readers may have. Q:…