Standing up for Ohio’s coalminers
A century ago, coalminers would take canaries in birdcages down into the mines with them. Those birds served as workers’ only warning against dangerous...
Francis Gets Served the House Specialty
With his gentle grace, disarming humility, and penchant for saying “God bless America” like he means it, Pope Francis appeared to sweep Washington off...
Deer in Headlines
According to a recent report from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), there is evidence of flowing salt water on Mars. Here on...
Letter to the Editor
Say yes to Issue 18Editor:Beavercreek residents, as well as residents throughout Greene County, benefit in so many ways from Greene County Parks & Trails...
Pope Francis and the pain of prisoners
The pontiff had compassionate words for the incarcerated, but I wish he’d said something to their guards, too.During his historic U.S. visit, Pope Francis...
My list of things to do
The other day I decided to put together a list of things I really want to do before I depart this planet we all...
Don’t fall off your bike
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. No temptation has overtaken you but such...
Inside Fairborn: police department
The Fairborn City Police Department is continually making significant advancements in providing a safe community to work, live and thrive. We are blessed with...
A big win for fast food workers
A recent labor board ruling lets employees bargain directly with their parent companies — and that’s a big deal.For many Americans, the only connection...
Nuts to First Class
The growing class divide on airplanes feels a lot like America’s.I recently had the occasion to fly first class. As a poet and director...