Opinion
Introducing students to manufacturing
This summer marks the sixth year my office is partnering with local companies and organizations to host summer manufacturing camps for young Ohioans a...
We can no longer stay silent about mental illness
When I broke my rib (which I did by coughing too hard … it’s a long story), I immediately went to the doctor and got an X-ray.When I start...
Erma Bombeck: A legend lives on
Erma Bombeck made an appearance of sorts near her hometown of Dayton recently, and will be in other Ohio cities soon. The “of sorts” refer...
Aaah … the good old days!
Aaah … the good old days!I think that’s why some people like antique stores, Flea markets, auctions, yard sales, and eBay. Items from the ...
Cottonwoods nothing to sneeze at
It always snows in Ohio in June.Well, it’s not real snow, but sometimes it looks like it. It’s cottonwood tree seeds. I have been watching...
Raising kids who read
Why is it important to expose babies, toddlers, and younger children to the world of books? Why is it important to read aloud to babies and toddlers? ...
There really is no place like home
The ink’s barely even dry on your diploma, and I bet you are already making some pretty bold claims about your future. I’ll also bet very ...
What’s on your bucket list?
Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman popularized the Bucket List expression in their 2007 film. Two terminally ill men rush off on a spontaneous road tri...
Guarding against China’s security threats
Last month in the Senate Banking Committee, we passed my bipartisan legislation to give our country more tools to respond to foreign investments from ...
Is common sense uncommon?
Do you ever feel out of touch with reality? I’ve felt that way several times in the past month, as some actions I’ve witnessed make no sen...
