Opinion
Supporting veterans’ mental health needs
This month’s virtual and socially distanced Veterans Day celebrations around Ohio serve as a reminder not only of the sacrifices veterans make f...
Senior Center meals impacted by COVID-19
COVID-19 is continuing to impact the Fulton County Senior Center.The Fulton County Senior Center will deliver home meals for the week of Nov. 30 on We...
Time to support St. Luke’s Hospital
While the addition of McLaren to St. Luke’s name is new to northwest Ohio, the legacy of St. Luke’s is not. As a member of the hospital...
Fighting for a utility shutoff moratorium
Recently, I led my Democratic colleagues in writing letters to 22 of the nation’s largest utility companies – urging them to suspend all u...
Portman: Why I voted for Amy Coney Barrett
This week, I was proud to vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the Supreme Court. She is an impressive person and a distinguished legal...
Just a small thing can effect big change
Often it is the small things that affect our relationships – with each other and with God.It’s a small thing to set aside time daily for B...
Staying in the swing of busy Tuesdays
For many years, Tuesday morning has been dedicated to writing this column. After breakfast, devotions and making my bed, I go directly to the computer...
Despite the masks people are reaching out during COVID
In these days of wearing masks to help stop the spread of coronavirus, it sometimes becomes quite challenging to recognize as well as to be recognized...
Exercise your right to vote
The 2020 election day is drawing closer. American people need to take this election seriously, more than has been demonstrated in the past considering...
Helping Ohio children in pandemic
Right now, families and young people are dealing with unprecedented financial stress, social isolation, and abrupt changes to daily life.Child welfare...
