Rick Wayne Allen, 52, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. He was born Oct. 1, 1959, in West Jefferson, Ohio. He graduated from West Jefferson High School. Survived by parents, Eldon and Linda Allen; sons, Ricky II, Zachary and Skyler; grandson, Devyn; sisters, Teresa and Kim. A Celebration of Rick’s Life will be held [...]
When I was a teenager there were four basic things that I needed to make my hair look good. A comb, a brush, lots of hair spray and brush rollers. If you are under the age of 45 and have never had the “wonderful” privilege of sleeping on brush rollers, then you haven’t lived. Well, [...]
By JULIE CARR SMYTH COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A nationwide coalition of anti-abortion groups said Wednesday it is preparing to push legislation in all 50 states requiring that pregnant women see and hear the fetal heartbeat before having an abortion. Ohio Right to Life director Mike Gonidakis said the effort follows Republican presidential candidate and [...]
It never makes you perfect but it makes you better than you were. I’ve been drawing and painting for over 60 years, yet, the same is still true with me. If I quit drawing for even a few weeks, I can tell the difference when I start to work again, the same with painting and [...]
“It really is your fault, Dewey,” Doc told our local fertilizer king. “You should’ve studied your Chinese better.”
“Good morning, boys,” said Delbert McLain, glad-handing the regular members of the world dilemma think tank at the Mule Barn truck stop’s philosophy counter. “I need your advice.” Well, when the director (make that “sole employee”) of our local Chamber of Commerce needs advice from the best minds in the county, he’d naturally show up [...]
I went to our Madison County Historical Museum to paint some pictures of the historical items located in the park. I was busy setting up my easel toward the caboose and at first didn’t realize something was different. However, upon looking at my intended subject, something was very wrong. Walking over nearer to it I [...]
Down at the county seat, the hearing room seats 20, and 40 people showed up. Marvin and Marjorie Pincus looked around at all their friends and neighbors. All they saw were smiles. Marvin held a large envelope with his business license in it. Of course, the college degree was the real sticking point. He sighed [...]
