Phillip Morris Vawter

October 1, 1956 – February 22, 2026 Phillip Morris Vawter, 69, Sheridan, passed away at home on Sunday, February 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, son-in-law, and his…

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Shirley Ann Bales

November 10, 1932 – February 23, 2026 Shirley Ann Bales, a loving, generous, and spirited woman, passed away on February 23, 2026. Born on November 10, 1932, in Indianapolis to…


William “Bill” Dager

December 28, 1936 – February 18, 2026 William “Bill” Albert Dager, 89, Carmel, was lost to us on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born December 28, 1936, in Leavittsburg,…


Daniel Powroznik

July 27, 1973 – February 20, 2026 Daniel W. Powroznik, 52, died unexpectedly at his home in Westfield on February 20, 2026. He was born in New Hartford, N.Y., on…


Elwin Dee Shull

April 22, 1931 – February 23, 2026 Elwin Dee Shull, who passed away February 23, 2026, was born in Berrien Springs, Mich., on April 22, 1931, to Francis and Eunice…




A needed discussion

A few weeks ago, I took part in a roundtable discussion with a group of disabled parents. The group included four moms and one dad, with our kids ranging from…



WHO withdrawal will prove bad for public health

One year ago, President Trump initiated the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization by executive order. It’s an irresponsible, uninformed, poorly thought-out, and dangerous decision. In order to withdraw,…