The air became a little less oppressive Wednesday.Two rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court made life easier for same-sex couples. One decision grants federal benefits to gay couples, and the other allows a previous ruling…

Only 15 percent of women survive advanced stages of cervical cancer.Every year, about 12,500 women in the United States contract the disease, of which about one-fourth will die. The number could be reduced to almost…

Only 15 percent of women survive advanced stages of cervical cancer.Every year, about 12,500 women in the United States contract the disease, of which about one-fourth will die. The number could be reduced to almost…

PITTSBURG — A recent visit to the Miners Hall Museum in Franklin to see “The Way We Worked” exhibit brought home the importance of learning about our region’s history.The exhibit tells of a 10,000-strong work…

Webster defines a hero as a person who is “admired for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities.” Add to that a willingness to do what’s good for your community.This afternoon and evening and Sunday morning…

Allen County’s assessed valuation that will be used to determine tax proceeds and levies for the 2014 budget increased about 1 percent. The new valuation is $96,988,697. That is $983,984 more than this year’s $96,004,713.The…

This is the chatter in a successful business:“Let’s do this.”“Is this wrong?”“What do you think?”“Try this, it may work better.”“Let’s get it right.” NOTICE THE tools used.Questions. Answers. Advice. A sharing of experiences. A common…

In a decision Monday afternoon, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 there’s no need for voters to produce evidence of their citizenship when registering to vote. The standard federal registration form is good enough, the…

Saturday’s monsoon most likely canceled many a picnic. The torrential rains and high winds pounded our area, leaving in their wake cooler temperatures and steady rains that accumulated to more than 3 inches in area…

As I lay bruised and bleeding just 45 minutes before my son Tim’s wedding last Saturday, I couldn’t help but take it as a sign.God has never talked to me — and wouldn’t you know…