Regardless, my proposition to Mr. Maurer of the Hillsboro Argus is as follows: “I will wager a bottle of Buckeye Vodka, made right here in southwest Ohio vs. a bottle of Oregon wine of your selection. Should you have any interest or require any proof of identification, feel free to contact me.”

Regardless, my proposition to Mr. Maurer of the Hillsboro Argus is as follows: “I will wager a bottle of Buckeye Vodka, made right here in southwest Ohio vs. a bottle of Oregon wine of your selection. Should you have any interest or require any proof of identification, feel free to contact me.”

Surveyors have always been held in high esteem by me. Think about it. Whatever road you travel, before there was a road, there was a surveyor. Before there was a railroad line or an airport runway, there was a surveyor. If you’re a fan of electricity, you might know that before there were utility poles and power lines in place, there was a surveyor. The same goes for water lines, sewer lines, bridges, urban streets and sidewalks, baseball diamonds, football fields, community subdivisions, shopping centers and movie theaters. Surveyors were there first.

Surveyors have always been held in high esteem by me. Think about it. Whatever road you travel, before there was a road, there was a surveyor. Before there was a railroad line or an airport runway, there was a surveyor. If you’re a fan of electricity, you might know that before there were utility poles and power lines in place, there was a surveyor. The same goes for water lines, sewer lines, bridges, urban streets and sidewalks, baseball diamonds, football fields, community subdivisions, shopping centers and movie theaters. Surveyors were there first.

Surveyors have always been held in high esteem by me. Think about it. Whatever road you travel, before there was a road, there was a surveyor. Before there was a railroad line or an airport runway, there was a surveyor. If you’re a fan of electricity, you might know that before there were utility poles and power lines in place, there was a surveyor. The same goes for water lines, sewer lines, bridges, urban streets and sidewalks, baseball diamonds, football fields, community subdivisions, shopping centers and movie theaters. Surveyors were there first.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.