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Local Columns

The promise of heat batteries for cleaner air

The Mid-Ohio Valley stands at a pivotal moment in its industrial history, if its businesses choose to lead and remain competitive. For decades, the region’s industrial and commercial activities have been reliant on energy sources that contribute to air pollution and environmental concerns. ...

An unsettled life

April 7, 1788, Marietta’s founding date: The original pioneer work party of 48 souls arrived in flatboats at the Muskingum River. Jarvis Cutler was the youngest at age 19. He leaped ashore first - thereby claiming to be the “first” settler. So began his new often-unsettled life. ...

The highs and lows of being a photographer

My life as a photographer has had a lot of ups and downs. I don’t mean metaphorically, I mean high places, and some really low places. Sometimes the location is the story, and other times it’s just a good angle. One of the tricks of good photography is putting your camera at a location ...

Give us today our daily bread

Smart people are interested in prayer. Seventy-six percent of Americans claim that they pray, and 50% report that they pray daily, according to minister Bob Russell in his book When God Answers Prayer. During the COVID epidemic, online searches for “prayer” were at the highest level ever in ...

Fall care for the herb garden

By J.J. Barrett Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Happy Halloween! This week trick or treat activities are happening all over the region. Please be aware of the times in your area for the safety of all our little ghouls and goblins. What is America’s favorite Halloween ...

What it means to say that Jesus is King

By Mark Wilmoth In his book, Follow Me, David Platt points out that while churchgoers are often invited to “make Jesus the Lord and Savior of their life,” that isn’t Scriptural language. No one can “make Jesus Lord.” Jesus is Lord and humanity can only acknowledge that truth. ...