Well, Penelope was a gem I had not planned on finding. We had fun running through the woods and out in the field that was next to the woods.  

In 1954, a violent crime inside a lakefront Bay Village home drew national attention. Marilyn Sheppard was bludgeoned to death, and her husband, osteopathic physician Sam Sheppard, became the prime suspect. The subsequent trial and appeals were among the most highly publicized in Ohio history and later set the standard for how courts manage intense media coverage to protect the defendant’s right to a fair trial.

I knew that it was time for me to head back up the hill and start my next task, refinishing the wooden floor of the little cabin that we had laid when we first came to the valley, 23 years ago.

This obscure benefactor seeks no attention; however, if student athletes could be aware of his input, perhaps they could make sure they know who this Tom Purtell is and just give him a warm greeting when they see him at games, especially basketball and base/softball.

Sounds horrible. A father who loved his child deeply, but had to make the decision to deliberately let her die. So that others could live, and have the opportunity to be with their loved ones for a full life. Same thing God the Father did to His Son thousands of years ago. For you and I. And so many misunderstand His heart and His actions too.

In spite of the unfortunate ending to this column, my thoughts and appreciation go to young Kayde, our neighbors who stopped by to help, and the deputy from the Adams County Sheriff's Office. You all should be commended for trying. I thank you.

As its name suggests, the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC) prevented a massive tax hike, provided new tax relief, and included provisions across a wide range of policy areas that will make Americans safer and more prosperous.

The PREDICT Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children, the president and vice president, and other senior government officials and employees, from betting on the outcomes of political events, policy decisions, and other government actions through prediction markets. 

I don’t see Democrats wanting to do anything for the general population. They just want to stay in power and be in charge of the purse.

The consent decree is unprecedented. It begins with the recitation from the Executive Order 14149 that the Biden administration “trampled free speech rights by censoring Americans’ speech on online platforms” by “coercive pressure” on social media platforms.

For now, it is safe to say that the claims of a massive surge in Amish voters were clearly overblown. However, in a tight election – either at the state or local level – a few thousand Amish votes could make a difference. 

The Democrats are so out of touch. These folks (TSA agents) are going without their third paycheck. Like most people in real life, they can’t do that, and the Democrats did this to them just a few months ago. 

On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury quietly released the federal government’s fiscal year 2025 financial report. Buried in its tables is a number that should dominate our national conversation – but doesn’t: Total federal obligations now stand at $130.12 trillion.

The 2026 Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon for the Highland County Society for Children and Adults was a huge success. We received $188,889 in pledges, which is the third-highest total in the history of the event.

A majority of American voters say President Donald Trump has demonstrated better cognitive and physical skills during his second term compared to former President Joe Biden, according to a new poll.