We talked before she decided to step down from city council. I remember telling her then as I told her on a few other occasions: Mary, you've done enough. In fact, not too many of us have done nearly as much. Mary truly put service before self throughout her long and charitable life. Requiesce in pace, dear friend.

As a longtime local sports fan and occasional sportswriter at-large, it pleases me that Stewart Gardner and Dave Hilliard are teaming up to cover the Indians’ Friday night football games on 101.5 FM. They do a great job. I enjoy their radio coverage when I can’t make it to the games. But about that halftime show: “Four Minutes With Forsha.” Where did you find this guy? Seriously, I enjoy that halftime segment as well.

Hillsboro City Council members Lee Koogler, Dick Donley, Bill Alexander, Justin Harsha, Rebecca Wilkin, Claudia Klein, Ann Morris and Tracy Aranyos will be hearing two appeals in regard to another dubious city sidewalk replacement project in the 100 block of South High Street (west side) at the July 10 council meeting.

Hillsboro City Council members Lee Koogler, Dick Donley, Bill Alexander, Justin Harsha, Rebecca Wilkin, Claudia Klein, Ann Morris and Tracy Aranyos will be hearing two appeals in regard to another dubious city sidewalk replacement project in the 100 block of South High Street (west side) at the July 10 council meeting.

I think Congressman Brad Wenstrup has, in fact, made a difference. Is he now just going from one election to the next? At this point, I would offer a guarded no. Time will tell. However, my gut instincts tell me he’s still the best choice for Ohio’s Second Congressional District. He’s earned another term in Congress. Thank you for your service on many fronts, Col. Wenstrup.

Former Hillsboro City Schools Superintendent Rick Earley told The Highland County Press that "Joe and Arlene are two great people who will do anything to help our students. They do a lot behind the scenes without a lot of publicity. They're just great people."

Clarence J. “Bud” Brown, Jr. will be 90 years old on June 18. He was born on June 18, 1927. I always remember Bud’s year of birth for one simple reason: It was also the year of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Miller Huggins and one of the greatest teams in baseball history – the 1927 New York Yankees.

For those of us being forced to pay thousands of dollars for new cement on South High Street, the very least Mr. Koogler could do is answer a simple question: How many of you on city council have ever written a check to the city of Hillsboro for a new sidewalk? Is that so difficult?

Surely, no city official would have the unmitigated gall to send a bill for $11,648 to a property owner unless they, themselves, have first paid for their respective sidewalks. Surely, they are not akin to members of Congress who exempt themselves from the onerous laws passed on "the rest of us."

When asked the secret to living a long life, June said it was simple. "Work hard. Stay young. That's what I tell everyone. Take advantage of being young and don't get old.” Then she smiled and laughed at her own philosophy on life. And what a great philosophy – one that began prior to the first World War and continued to 2017. June, you are a true treasure, and you will be missed. Heaven has yet another angel. You earned your wings long ago.

For the first time since 1939, the Oregon Ducks are headed to the Final Four. The last time the Ducks were in the Final Four of the NCAA men’s DI basketball tournament they were the Webfoots. For a bit of local history, the last time Oregon was in the Final Four, they played Ohio State. The 1939 NCAA tournament MVP and top scorer was Greenfield’s Jimmy Hull, who scored 58 points for Ohio State.

For the first time since 1939, the Oregon Ducks are headed to the Final Four. The last time the Ducks were in the Final Four of the NCAA men’s DI basketball tournament they were the Webfoots. For a bit of local history, the last time Oregon was in the Final Four, they played Ohio State. The 1939 NCAA tournament MVP and top scorer was Greenfield’s Jimmy Hull, who scored 58 points for Ohio State.

For the first time since 1939, the Oregon Ducks are headed to the Final Four. The last time the Ducks were in the Final Four of the NCAA men’s DI basketball tournament they were the Webfoots. For a bit of local history, the last time Oregon was in the Final Four, they played Ohio State. The 1939 NCAA tournament MVP and top scorer was Greenfield’s Jimmy Hull, who scored 58 points for Ohio State.

For the first time since 1939, the Oregon Ducks are headed to the Final Four. The last time the Ducks were in the Final Four of the NCAA men’s DI basketball tournament they were the Webfoots. For a bit of local history, the last time Oregon was in the Final Four, they played Ohio State. The 1939 NCAA tournament MVP and top scorer was Greenfield’s Jimmy Hull, who scored 58 points for Ohio State.

“If you were a friend of Richard, you knew it,” said Cincinnati attorney and family friend Tom Tepe. “He could be hard-headed, and he spoke his mind, which wasn’t easily changed. He loved his church, his family, his country and his farm. He was proud of his students’ accomplishments. He loved teaching and coaching. He was my friend, and I will miss him.”