People who earned $48,362 or less from wages, self-employment or farming in 2010 should check to see if they qualify. Workers who may qualify for EITC include those who live in rural areas, those who are self-employed, those who receive certain disability pensions or have children with disabilities, those who are not proficient in English, those who are grandparents raising their grandchildren, and those who are recently divorced, unemployed, or have experienced other status changes.

I just finished reading “Stop voting against your own interest” by James Matticks. After reading half of the article, I was left scratching my head, wondering what in the world does this have to do with his mission statement?

Ohio workers and retirees are disappointed that Social Security has been proffered as point of negotiation to raise the debt ceiling and that some see it as a wedge issue to pander to their political base. As retirees concerned for the future of our children and grandchildren, we have lived through tiered wage structures and know the negative effects proposed tiered Social Security would have on younger workers as they reach retirement without a sustainable income floor.

The Greenfield Area Christian Center wants to say a big thank you for the donations of both cash and food for the Christmas baskets/vouchers.

I am writing to all those voters who voted for John Kasich as governor and asking if you have voter’s remorse yet?

Democratic leaders in the House and Senate are embracing the idea of seating lawmakers without regard to party for this month’s State of the Union address.

Highland County Children Services would like to express our sincerest gratitude and warmest thanks to all of the individuals, clubs, organizations, and businesses for their generous donations and sponsorship to the foster children and families of Highland County during this Christmas holiday season.

Well, the Republicans are in charge of the House of Representatives, and what a wonderful job the did on their first day. They read the Constitution and made it one of the most boring and unwatchable events ever presented on TV.

It’s that time of year again when my county treasurer sends me that semiannual reminder that they do exist and that they have a job to do. Of course, what I’m talking about is the fact that my property taxes are due.

I want to thank the people of Highland County for giving me the chance to work for them. I have worked with the Highland County Extension office for over 23 years and I couldn’t have asked to have had a better career.

A deficit is what occurs when you spend money you don’t have. For example, giving tax breaks without paying for them. Another would be starting two wars without paying for them.

We need thoughtful leadership to put the country back on solid financial footing, not representatives reacting to an angry, ignorant mob.

During the past several weeks, I have reflected on many people – staff and clients. Two wonderful people stand out, John and Jean Carson. Both were instrumental in starting and maintaining mental services in Highland County.

In response to Mr. Rentz’ letter to the editor “GOP needs a name change,” I would like to point out the errors in his thoughts.

I wonder what might your greatest wish be this Christmas? This is the one time of year where we are allowed to indulge in our dreaming, why even our Christmas cartoons tell our children this is the time of year, a special time, where dreams can and do come true. They say that if we can dream it, it can happen.  
 Many of us have spent the last several weeks listening to our children telling us what they wish for this Christmas.