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  • We get by with a little help from our friends

    (I thought we might be entering into some sort of "Sling Blade" conversation; i.e. "Some folks call it a Sling Blade, I call it a Kaiser Blade.") Switch. Hub. Any Port in a storm, I thought.

  • We get by with a little help from our friends

    (I thought we might be entering into some sort of "Sling Blade" conversation; i.e. "Some folks call it a Sling Blade, I call it a Kaiser Blade.") Switch. Hub. Any Port in a storm, I thought.

  • A return to civility and respect
    One dead suspect. Two dead cops. One very large American city of more than 8 million residents possibly on the verge of a new dangerous and tumultuous period
  • A return to civility and respect
    One dead suspect. Two dead cops. One very large American city of more than 8 million residents possibly on the verge of a new dangerous and tumultuous period
  • HCP notes: A new columnist, dubious legislation, and a few great men
    Three great men. Each served his country during times of war. Two Army veterans and one Navy veteran. Two from World War II and one from the Forgotten War in Korea. Is it any wonder that we refer to such men who came of age more than 60 years ago as part of our Greatest Generation? Their service to their communities and to our nation must not be forgotten.
  • HCP notes: A new columnist, dubious legislation, and a few great men
    Three great men. Each served his country during times of war. Two Army veterans and one Navy veteran. Two from World War II and one from the Forgotten War in Korea. Is it any wonder that we refer to such men who came of age more than 60 years ago as part of our Greatest Generation? Their service to their communities and to our nation must not be forgotten.
  • Ohio lawmakers: Vote for me and I'll give myself a raise!
    Almost exactly one month after the Nov. 4 general election, the Ohio House of Representatives passed a bill to increase their own already comfortable salaries – for minimal work – and those of elected county officials. Taxpayers be damned.
  • Ohio lawmakers: Vote for me and I'll give myself a raise!
    Almost exactly one month after the Nov. 4 general election, the Ohio House of Representatives passed a bill to increase their own already comfortable salaries – for minimal work – and those of elected county officials. Taxpayers be damned.
  • Sheriff Barrera: A welcome bridge across political party lines
    Highland County just elected a Republican sheriff on Nov. 4. Three weeks later, the new Republican sheriff has a Democrat judge perform the swearing-in ceremony. What are the political chances of this happening on a regular basis? Slim and none – and Slim’s out of town. Not only is this a testament to Sheriff Barrera’s self-confidence, it says something about Judge Coss’ mettle, too.
  • Sheriff Barrera: A welcome bridge across political party lines
    Highland County just elected a Republican sheriff on Nov. 4. Three weeks later, the new Republican sheriff has a Democrat judge perform the swearing-in ceremony. What are the political chances of this happening on a regular basis? Slim and none – and Slim’s out of town. Not only is this a testament to Sheriff Barrera’s self-confidence, it says something about Judge Coss’ mettle, too.
  • The Cynic searches in vain
    As someone who was (but no longer is) a registered Republican for more years than Cliff Rosenberger has been alive, I can assure you that the questions raised by Mr. Zawistowski deserve answers from elected officials. I can further assure you that no answers will be forthcoming. Trust me.
  • The Cynic searches in vain
    As someone who was (but no longer is) a registered Republican for more years than Cliff Rosenberger has been alive, I can assure you that the questions raised by Mr. Zawistowski deserve answers from elected officials. I can further assure you that no answers will be forthcoming. Trust me.
  • An early winter, an old Mocha, and the next great K-9, er, canine
    “I can’t carry my gun, my wild game bag and you,” I told Mocha. “You move at about the same pace as a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest – and that’s probably unfair to the one-legged man. Besides, you’re gun-shy and have been since the day you were brought to Adams County 17.143857 years ago and dropped off on our kitchen floor.”
  • An early winter, an old Mocha, and the next great K-9, er, canine
    “I can’t carry my gun, my wild game bag and you,” I told Mocha. “You move at about the same pace as a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest – and that’s probably unfair to the one-legged man. Besides, you’re gun-shy and have been since the day you were brought to Adams County 17.143857 years ago and dropped off on our kitchen floor.”
  • 'Deadline Artists'
    Of course, the awards aren’t really important, etc., etc. It’s all about the service, blah, blah, blah. By the way, HCP staff are under orders to report anyone who commits a multiple ax murder naked in our building.
  • 'Deadline Artists'
    Of course, the awards aren’t really important, etc., etc. It’s all about the service, blah, blah, blah. By the way, HCP staff are under orders to report anyone who commits a multiple ax murder naked in our building.
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