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Left has it wrong on overturning Roe

As Roe becomes a central issue in the news recently, it is important to clear up some of the confusion that the left has created in this national discussion. Unfortunately, fringe feminists have convinced the American public that a change in Roe would outlaw abortion from Maine to Hawaii without exception. In fact, the correction of Roe would simply restore the authority of state governments to legislate. In 1973, the Supreme Court usurped the power of elected state legislators and put itself at the heart of the abortion debate. Rather than allow legislatures to do as they had done ...

Concert, Marietta a pleasant surprise

What a pleasant surprise, listening to Leo Kotke at the Peoples Theatre on Sunday afternoon. The Esbenshade family made this all possible with their generous endowment. We recently moved to Marietta from the bustling suburbs of NYC, in Connecticut. It took a while to settle in and get accustomed to small town life. Instead of comparing the differences, we have finally begun to embrace life in an amazing little town. We strolled down to Putnam Avenue and enjoyed one of the most talented guitarists I have ever heard. Leo Kotke captured us from the very start. His sound is so ...

Abuse of power

Whether we see it in government, industry or the church; the abuse of power is the ultimate sin against our humanity. Leaders of all stripes need to be aware that those they lead have a basic human right, albeit, “God-given” to ask questions, call out injustice and request a fair review of their grievance. Those who would lead and forget this basic tenet will feel the results of their mistake at some point. Recent examples come to mind but are well-documented in the free press, which is also under attack by some of these same abusive leaders. The most recent case in California ...

Thank You to Lowell area businesses

Lowell Masonic Lodge No. 436 held our 26th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Buell Island at the village park. The weather cooperated and was perfect for the occasion. Although the Lodge does sponsor the Egg Hunt, we could not have accomplished this without the assistance of our local business and community partners. On behalf of Lowell Masonic Lodge #436, we would like to thank the following businesses and people who donated either money to fund the hunt or prizes for the children to hunt: Triple I Trucking; Heiss Plumbing and Electric; Huck Brothers.; Gutberlet Auto Sales; Burkhart ...

Right Path has busy season

On Sunday, March 20 The Right Path for Washington County hosted our first post-COVID fundraiser for 2022. It felt amazing and we were blessed to be back at Spagna’s for our 10th annual spaghetti dinner. The crowd and the crew, Spagna’s staff, TRP board, WC Behavioral Health Board, Boy Scout Troop #207, friends of The Right Path, Robert Farley and Kevin Whitby added to the success of our incredible event. Thank you to all our supporters, we couldn’t do it without you. I can’t thank our community enough for your continued support of our prevention efforts to promote healthy ...

Ownership equals life well lived

When one invests one’s money, effort, creativity or any other attributes of oneself he feels ownership of it. It becomes important to an individual to take care of it. Unfortunately, we are in the midst of disposable society where everything is considered temporary and disposable. In the not too distant past, we drank water from glasses. These glasses and cups were washed and reused. In today’s world, water comes in plastic bottles. Often our dishes and utensils are made of plastic. Baby diapers lined with plastic wind up in our waterways along with other disposable items. Of ...