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...

Dirt, mud, and other down-to-earth topics

The weekend was basically washed out by persistent rains (evidently Mother Nature had her dates confused and the old saying “April showers bring May...

Diamond Doings, the Draft, and Mandevillas

Quite a few topics to cover today as the spring weather continues to fluctuate from the 40’s and rain to 70’s and sunny. I...

Cooper, Elly, and you don’t know BIPPUS!

My wife and I visited our daughter’s family in northern Indiana Sunday afternoon and  Monday (nothing like grandparents’ day at Syracuse Elementary School and...

Numbers and a Green Jacket

34-60-78. Keep those numbers in mind for later in today’s award-winning column as they could play a significant role in your life and I...

Baseball, Harmon Field, and the one that got away

Rain, rain, go away; come again some other day! Unfortunately, the precipitation of the past few days has flooded fields and swollen creeks and...

Websites, stadiums, and wrong-ways

Having trouble knowing when your high school spring sports teams are scheduled to play or  compete? Each of the area conferences in West Central...

Raiders, Stephen A., and “Newman!!”

After a week-long “getaway,” there’s lots of catching up to do, so let’s get started!  Congratulations to the Russia Raiders on wrapping up a perfect...