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A sermon on Matthew 13:24-43

Believe that God's care for you provides comfort in your most fearful situations. 
Taylor bill passes House, renaming Georgetown Post Office in honor of President Grant
Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) applauded the passage of his bill, H.R. 7809, through the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice vote.
Southern State launches new engineering technology degree this fall, opening doors to high-demand careers
The next generation of engineers, designers, innovators, and problem-solvers will have an exciting new opportunity to launch their careers this fall as Southern State Community College introduces its new Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology.
Hillsboro man sentenced in vehicle theft case
A Hillsboro man was sentenced last week to one year in prison and ordered to pay over $5,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to grand theft of a motor vehicle.
Gov. DeWine vetoes Ohio submetering legislation
Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a measure last month that would’ve set the terms for utility submetering companies in Ohio. Those companies purchase electricity in bulk at a lower rate and then sell it to a multi-unit complex like apartments or condos at a higher residential rate.
Applications open for conservation, environmental stewardship funding
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting applications for conservation and environmental stewardship initiatives, with up to $250,000 available to support locally led efforts that advance the greater well-being of the region.
Ohio court case eliminates limits on coordinated spending between parties and candidates
In a case out of Ohio, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down limits on the amount of money political parties can spend in coordination with their candidates. Those limits had been in place since the 1970s and were created in response to corruption within the Nixon administration.
Zanesville attorney Jan Allen Baughman begins term as Ohio State Bar Association President
On July 1, attorney Jan Allen Baughman began her term as 2026-27 president of the Ohio State Bar Association. Baughman has served on the Ohio Bar’s Board of Governors since 2019, most recently in the office of president-elect from 2025-26, leading into her term as president.
Student loan changes are here; Ohio’s average student loan debt is about $35,000
Ohioans will see changes to student loans as a result of the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill.
The most common jobs in Ohio don’t pay enough to meet expenses, report says
A new report has found that four of the 10 most-common occupations in Ohio — which employ 510,000 Ohioans — pay so poorly that a full-time worker supporting a family of three would qualify for federal food assistance. That means such families are trying to survive on less than $35,000 a year.
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