Transforming work into play by letting things go
Columnist Bruce Stambaugh discusses friends who let land grow wild.
Moving for Better Balance teacher session planned
A fun and informative evening for instructors previously certified to teach Tai chi based program, Moving for Better Balance took place at the Holmes County Public Library in Millersburg on July 26. Led by Kerry MacQueen, health education/injury prevention coordinator with Holmes County General Health District, and veteran instructor, Cheryl Seabright, the group refreshed their skills and...
All I know is I have a first sentence
Columnist Mike Dewey recalls considering writing a novel with his brother.
I have become numb to everything
When you do a thing over and over again what happens? A routine forms becoming a normal part of a day that was meant to be something else entirely. I read once that for something to become a habit, you need to do it every day for 21 days. I’d like that something to be eating less refined sugar, taking a walk for my health, or maybe reading less Twitter in my spare minutes. Habits are hard...
Annual event to promote Smithville history
Smithville will host its annual antique market on the grounds at the Mishler Weaving Mill.
Roundtable to discuss epidemic scheduled
An opioid roundtable will be held at Chili Crossroads Bible Church with 20-40 pastors from the tri-county area and Congressman Bob Gibbs in attendance.
Annual Charm Cool Down sale brings hot summer fun
As summer winds down, the tiny town of Charm is ready to provide one more ultra-cool event that has been a real crowd-pleaser to residents and visitors over the years. Take a respite from summer’s heat when Charm hosts their annual Cool Down Sale. Most area merchants will offer sales and promotions to suit any shopper’s budget on Aug. 10. The Charm Cool Down Sale maintains its small-town...
Poor self image can make a victim out of all of us
“My mom always told me, ‘ how long you gonna play the victim?’ I can say I’m mad and I hate everything, but nothing really changes until I change myself.”--Kendrick Lamar Some people who ask for help, don’t really want it. It is almost as if they like to be a victim. They never ask to be a victim and it brings great pain on them, but all they do is relive what happened to them over...Gopal Prasad Agarwal
Gopal Prasad Agarwal, age 89 of New Philadelphia, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
Raymond Wilson Curtis
Raymond Wilson Curtis, age 99 of Orrville, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at Brenn-Field Nursing Center in Orrville, where he had been a patient for three years.