“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” – Matt GETTING BLOWN AWAY Did you ever compete in an academic competition when growing up? I did Science Fairs, Academic Super Bowls and even Academic Decathlons. My mom (like many…
“Serving overseas as a small-town boy from America is intense, stressful and humorous! Enjoy a light-hearted story with me from our last 20 years overseas!” – Matt ENCYCLOPEDIA CLOCK Whenever going on trips, it is always important to not under pack nor over pack. However, sometimes it is a good thing when you realize you did…
By: Stan Jordan Now before you plant a bomb in my 1999 Dodge pickup, please read all of this chatter. The Ohio Buckeye football team last August and was rated second, third and fourth in the nation to start the season. I think a lot of that came from ESPN and the commission to select…
Dear Miss C, I am in my mid 30s and would like to start dating again, but I am not having much luck actually finding people to date. I live here. I know pretty much everyone (limits options). I am settled into a church, no options there. I don’t really go to bars (and don’t…
Dear Miss C, Okay, so here is the thing. Last week, I said something that I know hurt my friend. I told her that her relationship problems are her own fault, for being too needy all the time. I want to apologize, no not really, because I am not sorry. She needs someone to be…
School just went back into session after a holiday break. Okay, so it was a great break because my husband and I both had time off at the same time (that never happens)! And believe me, we needed it… before Christmas all we did was fight, and I really think its because we didn’t have…
Dear Miss C, How do you tell a family member that they have body odor without them getting upset or defensive? —Politely Suffering in Silence Dear Politely Suffering in Silence, There are two main ways you can address this issue, since I do not know the individuals involved, I do not know if there may…
It’s very difficult. What can I do?Dear Miss C, How do get over losing something so special to you, you can’t stand it. I lost my little Ozzie and I can’t imagine having another pet. —PKE Dear PKE, First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. As a pet lover myself, I understand…
New Legislation Offers Educational and Employment Support for VeteransMoving into the summer season, the Ohio House of Representatives has been busy with a variety of bills. Devoting time and attention to each piece of legislation is essential and part of the democratic process. As many of these bills have passed through the House, one of…
Guest Column from Representative Tony BurkleyLast year featured many important policy issues in the state legislature, most notably the passage of the state’s two-year budget. As I enter my second year serving the people of Defiance, Paulding Van Wert counties, as well as part of Auglaize County, I would like to inform my constituents of…
