Opinion

Integrity & good character

Grandpa Howard told me that every human makes his own record in the arena of life. A name is illuminated by the light of the character that shines behind it….



Learning to love from my love

By TIM RATHZ Guest Columnist for When Nature Speaks For almost 12 years now, I’ve had a fabulous opportunity to learn about flowers, plants, planting, growing, soil, and countless other…



Humbled by community support

As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit that doesn’t accept government money, fundraisers are our lifeblood. Receiving private grants, corporate sponsorships, and cash donations keep food moving through pantries in Hamilton County. This…



I’ve got the joy!

Ask yourself if it sparks joy. According to Marie Kondo, that is rule No. 6 in the challenges of tidying up. Marie is a Japanese organizing consultant. For the past…


She loved where she lived

In 2021, my mother was buried at We Love Where We Live cemetery in the river town that she was moored to her whole life. The cemetery’s official name is…


Softball is a sport of failure

By ABBIGALE MERRITT 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. Softball is a…