R-T Columns
Taste Buds | Pie Hard Die-Hards
“Taste Buds” is a new online column by two local residents writing under the pseudonyms of “Vivanda Felice” and “Pipa Benoit” – two Monroe County foodies dedicated to supporting and…
Read MoreFinding cancer sooner with a simple blood test | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center It’s not news that cancer screening is important. Recommended screenings can catch cancer early when it’s more treatable – and some can…
Read MoreKing makers | Ott Observations
Recently, I nerded out and read the complete majority and dissenting opinions of the Supreme Court for Trump v. United States concerning presidential immunity from criminal prosecution. A six-justice majority…
Read MoreYou missed National Parents’ Day | Mark’s Remarks
If you had no idea and you’re just hearing about National Parents Day, you missed it. Perhaps you can head to the card shop and pick up a belated card…
Read MoreSummer Nights | Mark’s Remarks
These days, when I think about sitting outside at night, I think about getting bitten by mosquitos. That really takes away from a lot of my fun. Sometimes I…
Read MoreTaste Buds | Church fundraiser serves up more than food
In the sparkling new fellowship hall, the Zoar United Church of Christ congregation served a summer smorgasbord at their annual barbeque and fundraiser on Aug. 3. A bustling church kitchen…
Read MoreExceptions ARE the rule | Ott Observations
Recently, I was reading the results of the 2024 World Happiness Report. This is a well-regarded annual study of happiness by country. It is based on statistical and survey analysis…
Read MoreSummer of 1978 | Mark’s Remark
Friday was my birthday. I got my driver’s license 41 years ago. I’m headed toward sexagenarianism, and as exciting as that sounds, I find it alarming. Not necessarily in…
Read MoreEssential cinema | Mark’s Remarks
Last week, I wrote about reading and how summer seems to lend itself to new discoveries and topics. This week, how about some popcorn and some movie talk? I’ll wait…
Read MoreTotal incompetence | Ott Observations
So much has already been written and said about the 2020 presidential election that I hesitate to add more. I look at the issue a little differently, though. Donald Trump’s…
Read MoreSummer reading and girly books | Mark’s Remarks
Sometimes books can be dangerous. I have a few friends who recommend and loan books to me, and one of my friends is always spot on about the books I…
Read MoreThe outage | Mark’s Remarks
Where were you? Many of us can remember who we were with, what we were wearing and even what words were said if we were around for important, shocking, or…
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