• Opinions 17 November 2025

    When did I become a Fetterman Republican?

    You remember Reagan Democrats, don’t you? They were the working-class Democrats who saw something decent and hopeful in Ronald Reagan’s message and crossed party lines to vote for him – maybe the first Republican they had ever voted for. Something similar could be going on now, except in the opposite direction, as Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania puts distance between himself and the progressive elements of the Democrat Party.
  • Opinions Christine Tailer 17 November 2025
    The great escape
    It was chilly when I stepped outside to do the morning chores. It was really more than chilly. It was freezing, only 20 degrees, but I was bundled warm in my winter chore clothes.
  • Opinions 17 November 2025
    Supreme Court case could have major effect on 2026 midterms
    The nation’s highest court will decide whether to uphold a ruling from the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that said ballots must be received by Election Day to be counted.
  • Opinions Letters to Editor 16 November 2025
    Annual Leesburg Luminaria is Sunday, Dec. 14
    The annual Leesburg Luminaria is Sunday, Dec. 14, sponsored by the Leesburg Lions Club.
  • Opinions Jim Thompson 15 November 2025
    Nothing to complain about
    We need to realize what we have, how financially rich we are, and give thanks to God for our bounty at this time of year. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
  • Opinions 15 November 2025
    Secretary LaRose applauds end of legal action against popular state law
    Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has released the following statement regarding the conclusion of a lawsuit, brought by liberal activists and their dark-money funded national legal team, which sought to strike down Ohio’s common-sense law banning foreign contributions to ballot-measure campaigns. 
  • Opinions 14 November 2025
    Sen. Fetterman’s memoir tries to beef up the case for Fettermania
    Hulking Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. John Fetterman’s memoir is equal parts confession, campaign text, and brand maintenance.
  • Opinions 13 November 2025
    How we spend our paycheck
    An estimated 53% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck with no savings. In essence, if two consecutive checks are missed, it's game over for that family. That’s an astounding fact.
  • Opinions 13 November 2025
    Training while you fight
    Technology will provide a training revolution for the military — a revolution that will allow militaries to train how they fight as they fight.
  • Opinions 12 November 2025
    Portman, Wenstrup endorse Vivek Ramaswamy for governor
    Former U.S. Senator Rob Portman and former U.S. Congressman Brad Wenstrup, both respected statesmen and longtime Republican leaders, this week jointly announced their endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy for governor of Ohio.
  • Opinions 12 November 2025
    Poll: Newsom leads Vance in potential 2028 presidential matchup
    California Gov. Gavin Newsom leads Vice President J.D. Vance by three percentage points in an early potential head-to-head matchup for president in 2028, according to a new poll from Overton Insights.
  • Opinions 12 November 2025
    New alliance, old scandal: The COVID failure haunting Hochul
    In their haste to play politics, these governors should have taken a closer look at history – their own pandemic histories. Gov. Hochul should also be hoping New York voters do not take close look at a scandal that has still not been fully revealed.
  • Opinions Jim Thompson 12 November 2025
    On the Moraine Part XXXVII
    One evening, after dark, Dad was coming home from combining soybeans at the McNary Farm. He was on the road from Carmel to Cynthiana, coming up the hill from Heads Branch. We got a call at home. The crankshaft had broken in the engine, and he needed me to come with the John Deere and pull him home.  
  • Opinions Fr. Mike Paraniuk 11 November 2025
    A sermon on Luke 21:5-19
    I am comforted by this Bible passage in difficult times: "By your perseverance, you will secure your lives." (Luke 21:19.)  Another translation is, "You will be saved by being faithful to me (Jesus)." 
  • Opinions 11 November 2025
    Always faithful
    Van Riper continues to live a life worthy of the Marines’ high standard. He is determined to remain engaged and optimistic. Longtime friend and neighbor Gen. Zinni says it best: “There are a few ways to look at what you do in life. You can see it as a job. You can see it as a profession. For Rip, being a Marine was a calling.”
  • Opinions 11 November 2025
    A Veterans Day proclamation
    This Veterans Day, we show our gratitude and recommit to honor their service, uphold their legacy, and give every veteran the loyalty, respect, and support they have earned and so dearly deserve.
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