OPINION

Couple thankful for help with fire

To the editor: We would like to express our sincere thanks to the Portland, Salamonia, Ward Township and Southwester Mercer fire departments for their excellent job of responding to our barn fire on Father's Day, Sunday, June 20.

Camping return comes in August

Why did we camp as a family when I was a kid?

Southside brings back senior program

To the editor: The Southside Church of Christ is reviving its Senior Program.

Myanmar layoff was no surprise

I have been laid off.

There was ample chance for input

Where have you been?

Learning can impact what we like

Sometimes what you learn can get in the way of what you like.

JCHS baseball offers thanks

To the editor: Recently, the Jay County High School baseball program collaborated with many individuals in our community to host a Strike out Cancer game to benefit a local young man currently battling cancer.

Weird can actually be pretty cool

Growing up, I was always one of the weird kids.

Doing nothing harms democracy

To the editor: Today, May 28, 2021, the United States Senate drove yet another nail into the coffin holding the remains of America's Democratic Republic.

Rain delay turned out just fine

Maybe I’ve told this story before. At my age, that happens. But the Indianapolis 500 got me thinking about things, and one memory triggered another.

Celebrate county’s Special Olympics

To the editor: It is not often that you get to celebrate your 40th birthday twice.

Unexpected make sports special

It's been a while since I made a point to sit down and watch golf. That changed Sunday.

Chamber and tourism should unite

Here’s a modest proposal.

Farmers need to become educators

To the editor: Farmers wear a variety of hats. Nutritionist, chemist, vet, computer engineer, mechanic and even meteorologist.

Anniversary passes without notice

Justin and I have been dating, this time around, for about three years.
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