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Editorials

Guard against measles

If you’re of a certain age, it’s entirely fine to be nostalgic about some things from your childhood. One thing you shouldn’t be nostalgic about, though, is the measles. Before a vaccine became available in 1963, measles was commonplace in the United States. The Centers for Disease ...

Getting our money’s worth

Ohio taxpayers have a right to assume the money they give to the state will be used in a way that benefits all of us. As it turns out, that assumption is mostly correct, according to a report by WalletHub, “States with the Best and Worst Taxpayer ROI (2024).” Ohio is fifth in the nation ...

Cheers & Jeers

CHEERS to all the area residents who were successful in their bids to win elected offices on Tuesday. Remember, you now work for the people. JEERS to the fact that the fate of the former Bellaire Bridge still remains uncertain more than 30 years after it closed to traffic. The structure ...

A clean home is a safer home

Spring has sprung, and for many that means an excuse to do a little spring cleaning. The Ohio Fire Marshal suggests that cleanup should be done with fire safety in mind, too. “A clutter-free home is a safer home when it comes to fire risks. That’s why it’s so important for Ohioans to ...

Intel project officially delayed

It’s official. Intel has formally submitted a report to the Ohio Department of Development that updates the timeline for its semiconductor fabrication plant in New Albany. Now, according to a report by WCMH, Intel’s planned Ohio One facility will be finished between 2026 and 2027 before ...

Neighbors in need of help

As Gov. Mike DeWine declares a state of emergency in 11 Ohio counties after last week’s terrible storms, it is a reminder there are Buckeye State residents struggling to recover and in need of our support. Those living in Auglaize, Crawford, Darke, Delaware, Hancock, Licking, Logan, Mercer, ...