Valentine’s Day when I was single never bothered me a ton. When I was in high school, a girl I was dating dumped me the night before my junior year homecoming. I decided to go anyways (though she was there with a new guy) mostly to show her I was not crushed (though I was). […]
Random Pastor Thoughts on 50 Shades of Gray
February 11, 2015 by
A couple thoughts on “50 shades” for Christians as the movie gets ready to premiere…. – Yahoo news reports that 1/5 of the film is sex – An article from the UK news, talks about pornography not being the issue but sexual education. The pornography that use as their example is the 50 Shades of […]
Ohio Continues to Improve in Job Creation as Foreign Companies Take Notice
January 22, 2015 by
The following column was submitted by State Representative Dorothy Pelanda. As Ohio continues its move to a more business-friendly agenda, foreign companies from around the world are starting to take notice, particularly in the Central Ohio region. According to Research Director Jung Kim of Columbus 2020, of the 139 companies considering investments in the region, […]
When You Leave a Church – Part One
January 19, 2015 by
For those who leave a church or pull back from church for a season who then get upset that no one calls or checks up on them….. Sometimes, this is a very valid hurt and I am sorry you experience it. Sometimes it’s not and I’d like to give you something to think about. As […]
Lame Ducks, Christmas Trees and “Sine Die”
December 9, 2014 by
The following column was submitted by State Representative Dorothy Pelanda. In the Ohio General Assembly, the final days of the legislative session usher in two events with odd names like “lame duck” and “Sine Die”. Pieces of legislation can become “Christmas trees” during the last month of a General Assembly as a result of these […]
211 Brings Quick Access to Community Services
November 21, 2014 by
The following column was submitted by Pam Stone, United Way of Marion County Director United Way of Marion County recently launched the Marion County edition of 2-1-1 information and referral, bringing Marion up to par with most of the nation. The Board and I are excited to bring 2-1-1 to Marion County. We have been […]
Fire Captain Retires, Pearl Street Wins Cage Title
November 20, 2014 by
Today our sentimental journey is taking us to 1939 for a couple of articles that got my attention. Our first item appeared in The Marion Star February 21, 1939 with this headline. “Capt. George Kelly Ends 32 Years of Service With Fire Department.” The smaller headline went on, “Pensions Granted Him and Widow of Fireman […]
Energy CoOp: New EPA Regulations will have Little Impact while Increasing Residents’ Bills
November 10, 2014 by
The following guest column was submitted by John Metcalf, President & CEO of Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative As a member-owned electric cooperative, Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative exists to provide a much-needed electricity in an affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible manner. And that has been the mission of electric cooperatives since they began lighting up the countryside more […]
1957 at Harding High School and City Grade School Musical Festival
November 10, 2014 by
Today our sentimental journey is taking us to 1957 for another look at what was going on at Harding High School. Tuesday May 7. 1957 this article appeared with this headline. “Harding High’s Awards Assembly Slated Friday,” and this underlined smaller headline appeared above the main one. “100 Students To Be Honored.” The annual awards […]
Halloween (A christian’s perspective but not what you think)
October 29, 2014 by
What’s the best thing about October 31st? It’s my friend Monica’s birthday! (Just sucking up since I know she’ll read this). OK, let me say this first as I tackle this…this is A Christian’s perspective (my perspective not all Christians). A lot of people are ready to lump all people together so I feel the […]
