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What one does is the result of what one is. An accomplished athlete, innovative teacher, creative dad and proud resident of Union County, Rich Rausch dons a bow tie on most days in his high school classroom. The symbol of … Continue reading →

Along with many of you, I have witnessed and mourned the recent deaths of three men – my age or younger – who left this earth far too soon: Brian Channell, an MHS student we remember for his smile and … Continue reading →

Lots of people journey to the warm, sunny South this time of year just to get a small respite from winter’s clutch and dreariness. In Florida, travelers can relish the breezes off the coastal waters and delight in the lushness … Continue reading →

To My Loving Friends, It’s 10:30 a.m.Sunday and my sister, Joni, just left to go back to Circleville since her son Luke died early Friday morning. She’s been staying with Holly and me. She took another moment with Luke here … Continue reading →

A Hard Working Man of Few Words I met Elwood Egger a little over four years ago. We first met at church. Elwood didn’t say much at all to me for the first three years that we knew each other… … Continue reading →

… a neighborhood full of us kids! I remember Jim and Peggy Dailey’s dad, Jim, would call them home at the end of a long day of play, by whistling a shrieking “wolf” whistle. A lot of times we would … Continue reading →

I had the honor of serving as emcee at our school superintendent’s retirement send off.  Here’s a few comments I made… Larry Zimmerman’s frame of reference throughout his tenure as school superintendent allowed him to weigh key issues and decisions … Continue reading →

With the death of Brian Channell this week, many of us are heartbroken at the loss of a child. We feel mixed emotions… confusion, bewilderment, disbelief, sadness, hopelessness… all stemming from a grievous tragedy. Certainly, it is not possible to … Continue reading →

Taking Care Of Our Roots Family ancestry is important to most of us. And leaving a legacy is something that we all want to be able to do. Just how will I be remembered when I’m gone? Did I make … Continue reading →