In Ohio, in 2014 alone, more than 2,500 people died of unintentional drug overdoses. Prescription opioids were involved in nearly half of those cases. More than 400 of those individuals lived right here in Ohio’s Second District

I don’t know about you, but I am tired of everything being viewed as red or blue, Democrat or Republican, public opinion for or against. Let’s get back to right or wrong, true and false, good or bad, as best as can be determined.

I don’t know about you, but I am tired of everything being viewed as red or blue, Democrat or Republican, public opinion for or against. Let’s get back to right or wrong, true and false, good or bad, as best as can be determined.

As an institution, Congress seems incapable of ridding itself of the bad habits it’s gotten into: the reliance on omnibus bills and continuing resolutions; timidity in the face of presidential power; a marked reluctance to use the levers of congressional authority – especially control of the federal budget – to prod or check executive action.

As an institution, Congress seems incapable of ridding itself of the bad habits it’s gotten into: the reliance on omnibus bills and continuing resolutions; timidity in the face of presidential power; a marked reluctance to use the levers of congressional authority – especially control of the federal budget – to prod or check executive action.

Temperance crusader Eliza Jane Trimble Thompson meets John Calvin Van Pelt, the ex-saloon keeper who had previously been known as "the wickedest man in Ohio," on a cold, winter's morn in Hillsboro back in 1874.

Temperance crusader Eliza Jane Trimble Thompson meets John Calvin Van Pelt, the ex-saloon keeper who had previously been known as "the wickedest man in Ohio," on a cold, winter's morn in Hillsboro back in 1874.

Another myth I hear is that when members of Congress leave office, they continue to receive their same pay for the rest of their lives. This is also false. When members lose an election, retire or resign from office, they no longer receive a salary, period. However, if they are eligible, they may receive benefits under the Federal Employees’ Retirement System.

Another myth I hear is that when members of Congress leave office, they continue to receive their same pay for the rest of their lives. This is also false. When members lose an election, retire or resign from office, they no longer receive a salary, period. However, if they are eligible, they may receive benefits under the Federal Employees’ Retirement System.

An old Jewish Proverb says: "God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.” It is a fitting reminder of all that our mothers have done for us. It is certainly true in my case where my mom showed me unconditional love and led by example in helping others.

An old Jewish Proverb says: "God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.” It is a fitting reminder of all that our mothers have done for us. It is certainly true in my case where my mom showed me unconditional love and led by example in helping others.

Around noon on a sunny day in the year of our Lord 1874, bells were ringing in the town of New Vienna. Local saloon keeper John Calvin Van Pelt, who had earned the sobriquet of the “wickedest man in Ohio,” had announced to the New Vienna temperance crusaders that he had made a decision regarding his establishment, the Dead Fall Saloon, and would reveal his resolution that afternoon.

Around noon on a sunny day in the year of our Lord 1874, bells were ringing in the town of New Vienna. Local saloon keeper John Calvin Van Pelt, who had earned the sobriquet of the “wickedest man in Ohio,” had announced to the New Vienna temperance crusaders that he had made a decision regarding his establishment, the Dead Fall Saloon, and would reveal his resolution that afternoon.

Twenty-five years ago, in then newly-independent Namibia, the historic Windhoek Declaration on Press Freedom was adopted, paving the way to recognition by the United Nations of World Press Freedom Day. Today, May 3, is World Press Freedom Day. World Press Freedom Day highlights the importance of free and independent journalism.

Twenty-five years ago, in then newly-independent Namibia, the historic Windhoek Declaration on Press Freedom was adopted, paving the way to recognition by the United Nations of World Press Freedom Day. Today, May 3, is World Press Freedom Day. World Press Freedom Day highlights the importance of free and independent journalism.