The naval gunboat USS Marietta (PG-15) made quite a splash, you could say, when presented with a “magnificent” silver service by the citizens of Marietta, Ohio, the vessel’s namesake, on Sept 1, 1899, on the second anniversary of her commissioning in San Francisco. I had heard of ...
A recent Ohio Domestic Violence Network report included some horrifying data that should make every Buckeye State resident want to get to the root of a deadly trend. The network has seen an incredible 37% increase in domestic violence deaths in the state over the past year. According to a report by WSYX, 157 were killed in 108 domestic violence cases in the state between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Lisa DeGeeter, a spokeswoman for ODVN, told the news station the increased number of cases to go through this year was stunning, as was “how much more violent and brutal the cases ...
For some Ohioans, use of credit cards is a carefully planned luxury — perhaps used to ensure the accumulation of lots of airline or hotel points — for purchases that can be paid off within a month or two. But for those Buckeye State residents between the ages of 18 and 34, a recent analysis of Federal Reserve data shows the use of credit cards feels like a necessity — and one that is causing them to rack up higher-than-average levels of debt. Along with those high levels of debt come high levels of delinquency, according to a report on the data by the Ohio Capital Journal. ...
Every once in a while, politicians will float the question of whether drivers should have to retake their tests as a requirement for license renewal after a certain age. With age comes the possibility of reduced vision, perhaps hearing loss, reduced reflexes and other changes we all laugh about as a fact of life until someone mentions them in the context of affecting a person’s ability to drive safely. Then pride kicks in. Well, pride and a little stubbornness as most of us bristle at the idea of the government telling us it’s possible we are less able to do something we’ve ...
What stands out most about Erin O’Neill is her tireless effort. Whether it’s attending community meetings, exploring ways to expand opportunities for economic growth, or showing up to listen to residents, she never stops working. Erin makes herself accessible and treats every question and concern with respect. She has fought for solutions to homelessness, pushed back against injection wells, and still found time to support local arts and economic development through her leadership on the film commission. Erin is not afraid of hard work or tough issues, and that’s exactly the ...
Early voting has begun in Ohio, and the most important thing a voter can do before filling out a ballot is to become educated on the candidates and issues that will be decided. No, this isn’t a matter of being certain you understand which letter comes after a person’s name to determine whether they are an “us” or a “them.” In fact, that is the least important thing to consider while voting. Rather, this is a matter of learning enough about a candidate to determine whether that person will be a responsible, accountable and faithful representative of their constituents, and ...
