Additional fundraiser boosts make big differences
Individuals and organizations that donate to fundraisers are the backbone of the campaigns and are the building blocks of success. Sometimes, though, the extra...
An immigrant’s tale: WWII POW cherishes life in U.S.
By Harry McCawley
IT never occurred to me to ask Gus Potthoff what he thought about the ongoing debate over who to let into this...
Humane Society still plays vital role after half century
Organizations that focus on helping those who don't have a home or are in ill health serve an important role in a community because...
Legislative branch’s role drifts from founders’ vision
By Adam F. Packer
Editor’s note: A Democracy’s Primer is a collaboration between the journalism and legal communities to aid the public’s understanding of how...
Glenn star astronaut who stayed grounded after rocketing to fame
By Albert R. Hunt
John Glenn was the most celebrated American hero of the past 60 years, and he never lost his small-town Midwestern roots.
The...
Returning to ‘people’s house’ good idea
INDIANAPOLIS – In the waning days of the presidential campaign, when he thought he was likely to lose, President-elect Donald Trump routinely complained that...
Letter: Election Day result helped by prayer
From: Kenneth Van Liew
Columbus
The election is over. The protests and riots have subsided. The partisan and bigoted rhetoric continues in an effort to define...
Drives to help kids, families important assistance
Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund volunteers Saturday conducted their annual holiday toy distribution to children from local households that are struggling to make ends meet,...
Letter: Electoral College or popular vote? You decide
From: Keith Warf
Columbus
Electoral College or popular vote? This seems to be the question of the day. Many Hillary Clinton supporters argue we should abandon...
Letter: ‘Our Town’ play first-rate production
From: Sheryl Nulph
Columbus
After seeing an Onion in the newspaper that was directly related to the weekend production of "Our Town," I felt compelled to...
