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The perfect metaphor (syndicated column for 10/1)

The perfect metaphor to characterize the UN General Assembly delegates who walked out before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke is this: "There are none so blind as those who will not see." You can't make people understand the truth if they choose to ignore it. The problem with the Middle East is that both sides have their own "truth," which is contradictory because the only alternative to truth is falsehood. Prime Minister Netanyahu, as he has done in previous UN appearances, laid out the truth which dozens of delegates didn't want to hear. "Moral Cowards," Netanyahu ...

Democrats obstruct Republican cost reduction measures (syndicated column for 10/1)

As concerns about the cost and availability of energy have increased among American consumers, Democrats in the House and Senate have stepped up efforts to block Republican legislative initiatives to address these concerns. Following weeks of energy permitting reform negotiations between Senate Republicans and Democrats, as well as the Trump administration, negotiations have broken down and may be difficult to revive during an anticipated lame-duck session following the 2026 congressional elections. The American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 would address the ...

Ohio job growth is slowing, analysis says

Unemployment rates in Ohio remained low in August but Ohio’s job growth has also slowed, a recent analysis by Policy Matters Ohio said. There are several reasons for low unemployment happening along with slow job growth, and none are encouraging. Ohio added an average of 3,100 jobs per month from January to August. But that number dropped to just 2,200 in August. Meanwhile, the state unemployment rate actually fell slightly — from 3.4% in July to 3.3% in August. Slowing job growth comes against a backdrop of bigger-than-expected gains nationally. U.S. employers added 162,000 ...

Local events

Meetings ¯ The Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) committee meeting of the Natural Resources Assistance Council will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 8, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta, to review the Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 21) Clean Ohio applications for eligibility. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Kylee Nichols, development specialist, at knichols@buckeyehills.org. To learn more about Buckeye Hills Regional Council, visit www.buckeyehills.org, call 740-374-9436 or 1-800-331-2644 (toll-free), or email info@buckeyehills.org. ¯ Palmer Township will ...

Around Town

Style show and supper Oct. 20 The Pioneer Ladies Civitan will hold the Dorothy Peppel Style Show and Salad Supper at 6 p.m. Oct. 20, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 308 Franklin St., Marietta. Doors open at 5 p.m., with admission being $15 per person. The event is sponsored by Peoples Insurance with fashions by Threadz Boutique and the Purse Auction by Williams Auctioneer. Door prizes will be drawn all night. Fall/holiday craft show Oct. 17 Gilman United Methodist Church, 312 Gilman Ave., Marietta, will have its Fall/Holiday Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17, in the ...

Tip of the cap to area golfers

Two Washington County golfers have punched their ticket to the state tournament, while several others competed for their tickets on Wednesday in district tournament action. On Monday in the girls Division I East District Tournament at Crystal Springs, Warren’s Maggie Evans turned in a score of 74 to win the individual district championship and earn a spot at the NCR Country Club North Course on Oct. 12. Meanwhile at the EagleSticks on the same day, Fort Frye’s Tanner Archer finished fourth at the boys D2 East District Tournament. Archer carded a 72 to earn his spot at ...