White supremacy is alive and all too well
Our system amounts to affirmative action for white people.A New York Times obituary for Julian Bond, the civil rights icon who passed away this...
Another truly American custom
It seems to me that some folks figure either I already know the answers to all their questions or I can somehow get them...
Taking back our communities
After I had knee surgery last month, I was prescribed the same pain killers that are subject to abuse and illegal drug sales. I...
More jail beds: A good way to spend our money?
Not long ago I saw a newspaper article reporting that Greene County planned to open more jail beds at a significant expense. It struck...
The history of John M. Scott
Sometimes referred to as “Mr. Beavercreek,” John M. Scott loved being a part of this Greene County community.He was born in Indianapolis as was...
You name it, someone will sell it
You name it and somebody probably is trying to sell it right now by running an advertisement in a local daily or weekly newspaper.If...
Remembering Aaron Coy
BEAVERCREEK - Born in Greene County in 1846, he continued to live on the farm where he was born. The farm which consisted of...
Struggling to care for seniors at home
A recent article in The Atlantic discussed the question of the difficulty of finding adequate care for America’s senior citizens as more of them...
Creating a constituency for the news
In the wake of runaway media consolidation, it’s getting harder to stay informed about your own community.There’s a crisis in journalism. Rapidly changing consumer...
Pensions powered by climate change
Fossil fuel executives have gained financial security while leaving everyone else behind.If I had $17 million in savings, I’d take advantage of that financial...
