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Stop the Scroll Act good place to start

Editorials

Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, has thrown his support behind an effort to keep kids safer when it comes to social media. But the Stop the Scroll Act isn’t about the kinds of online dangers some parents might be thinking. It would create a mental health warning label requirement for social media. “As more and more children and teens use social media, a warning label should be prominently displayed highlighting the potential harms of using social media platforms. The Stop the Scroll Act would help young people grasp the mental health risks that come with social media. I’ll continue to ...

People power made event successful

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: For way too long, the average person in Jefferson County has not had a voice in their community. I discovered this several years ago when my work as a local activist put me in touch with men, women, children, workers of all kinds and even political leaders. Activities, policies and the messaging connected to those has been dominated by special interest groups, outsiders and party “machines.” Those who differ with the viewpoint of the groups in power are often frustrated and intimidated into silence. That began to change on June 14, as so many without a voice ...

County fair season has finally arrived

Editorials

Summer officially arrived at 10:42 p.m. Friday, and that means there will be a lot to do across our region in the coming months — including the opportunity to attend a county fair. The Tri-State Area’s county fair season opens Monday, when the Harrison County Fair gets underway in Cadiz, renewing a tradition that started in 1847. County fairs have a rich tradition of offering something for just about everyone. Whether you enjoy seeing the displays presented by young people, like to admire the area’s top animals, listen to some live music, enjoy hearty helpings of fair food, ...

Indian Creek golf outing a success

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Indian Creek would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating their time and contributions to our annual golf outing. Thanks to them, the 20th-annual Indian Creek Golf Outing was a huge success. All proceeds will benefit the Indian Creek athletic program and football team. First, thank you, Marshall and Highland Springs Golf Course, for your hospitality. I would like to thank my football staff for all the hard work they did in preparation for the outing and the time they put in during the outing. Next, thanks to the coaches’ wives and ...

History in the Hills: The power of objects

Local Columns

I love how these articles develop. Sometimes I think about a topic for days and nothing comes together and finally in the course of a conversation, a word or phrase will hit me, and I have a topic just like that. For instance, this week’s piece came together in a similar way. I spoke to someone about something and wham — topic. In this case, the topic was discovered while talking about one of my favorite things — antiques. I love antiques, and the more the merrier, as far as I am concerned. Sometimes though, practicality and space is a concern, not to mention money. With that ...

Helping others: The best dollar I have ever spent

Local Columns

It isn’t often I feel as if I have made any real difference in this world. In other words, no real contribution of which to speak. If you think about it, there have been so many people who have made some kind of a change in another person’s life. Think of all of the inventions there have been — the everyday things we use which assist us in some small way. Yeah, somebody created that. It’s amazing. Think about all of the people who have made a difference. The ones who have done a good deed for another and never asking for anything in return. The volunteers who have ...