In a democracy, people get the government they deserve. Our feckless leaders are not merely leading us astray; they are a mirror of our desire to remain forever young, forever entitled, forever dependent. As we mature, we learn that the world does not conform to our wishes; childhood cannot last forever.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades heard updates on an upcoming small business forum with federal partners and discussed the nearly million-dollar permissive sales tax receipts collected in August during their Wednesday, Aug. 28 meeting.

Highland County commissioners Terry Britton, David Daniels and Brad Roades issued two proclamations — one honoring an Ohio Proud participant and one in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day — during their Wednesday, Aug. 26 meeting.

Ohio Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy has spent nearly $700,000 dollars leasing a private jet since the start of his campaign, according to campaign finance records.

Ohio state Rep. Justin Pizzulli recently shared a story about a man struggling with an opioid addiction who received a court order to go to recovery housing in Portsmouth in Scioto County.

It’s a solid bet to proclaim that the Quakers will win each time sports teams from Wilmington College and Earlham College take to the field, court or any other athletic competition venue against one another. Both schools are nicknamed “Quakers,” and since 1963, the prize in the Friends-affiliated schools’ sports rivalry has been the “Quaker Bowl.”