Net action, diamond doings, and pigskin divisions
Although I’m not a die-hard tennis fan, I always enjoy watching The Championships at Wimbledon, particularly the men’s and women’s finals. This year’s ladies'...
Tragedies, State Finances, and the Marlboro Men
There were a lot of disappointed folks around Darke County with the cancellation of the Greenville fireworks program that was scheduled for Sunday night...
Aunt Betty, The “Cobra”, and Ben Franklin
Kathy and I just returned from a four-day trip to Memphis to celebrate my Aunt Betty’s 97th birthday, along with my six Tennessee cousins...
Thunder and Lightning and a few reunions
Can you believe that the days are getting shorter already? It seems that summer just arrived, didn’t it, albeit with a vengeance, 90-plus degrees...
Fathers, Oakmont, and Walmart
Hopefully, a Happy Father’s Day was had by all “Dads, Daddys, Pops, Grandpas, Gramps, etc” out there! Those of us blessed to have or...
Championships, compensation, and comebacks
A plethora of events of note to discuss today, from high school through college to professional sports and later to WW II history, so...
Springtime Sports and Pass the Milk!!
It’s that time of the year when the OHSAA spring sports state finals take place and area teams head to Akron with aspirations of...
Dr. Mark, Norm, and Chikin!!
With Memorial Day weekend approaching (the traditional start of summer although this week seems like the start of spring weather-wise) I usually put out...
Roads, trips, respect, and the Reds
I’m finally getting the chance to compose another column after four hectic days plying the roadways of Ohio and Indiana. 200 miles back and...
Miscellany in the Merry Month of May
A host of quick topics to cover today as warm weather starts to become more pronounced here in the Miami Valley. Let’s begin with...
