Opinion

3/11/25

3/11/25

FAITH & VALUES

News Staff
Monday, March 10, 2025
Blanket CreekIt was great day to be in the house of the Lord.Message was from Lamentation’s 3. “God of Mercy, Grace and 2nd chances.”Jeremiah complained all through this chapter. When things go wrong what do we do? We tend to try and fix it ourselves, which never works.

Paddlin’ with Thaxton

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
By Jim Thaxton For those who have experienced the trauma massive flooding can cause, the recent heavy rains here in Pendleton County likely triggered some troubling memories.My oldest son lost his house on Route 609 during the Great Flood of 1997.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

News Staff
Monday, March 3, 2025
By Burton W. Cole “Why,” my first wife often asked, “are together? We have nothing in common.”The answer was obvious — opposites attract. I know this to be true because I saw it on a TV talk show. You cannot get any more authoritative on this side of social media than a TV talk show.
3/4/25

3/4/25

FAITH & VALUES

News Staff
Monday, March 3, 2025
Butler Christ CommunityGreetings friends, hopefully we will be seeing signs of spring very soon.Spring is a time of new beginnings, maybe it’s time for a new beginning for you as well. Reading your Bible more, attending church, or sharing your faith with others can be a start.

Paddlin’ with Thaxton

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2025
By Jim ThaxtonAnn and I were outfitter rookies early into our first season and things were running smoothly.We were offering six-mile trips on South Licking River from above the town of Morgan to our outpost at the confluence of Fork Lick Creek about a half mile north of the Morgan Bridge.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2025
By Burton W. ColeMarch begins this week, and you families with quiver full of quivering kidlings know what the means — you’re already late getting ready for that Fourth of July picnic.Families today are on the go — or they would be if they could only get ready.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2025
By Burton W. ColeCousin Ollie tossed down his comic book and sighed. “I’m bored.”I was in the middle of a very important panel of my Little Lulu comic. I fumbled for the empty wrapping paper tube beside me and flung it at Ollie. “Here, look for something to do through your telescope.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
By Burton W. ColeIt had been a long, tiring day. All I wanted to do was to snuggle into comfy pajamas, flop in my chair with a good (comic) book, and relax.I pulled flannel pajama bottoms from my drawer. Perfect.
2/11/25

2/11/25

FAITH & VALUES

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Butler Christ CommunityGreetings friends.We here at BCCC send our love and prayers to you.It’s the season of love and we don’t want anyone to miss out on God's love.Pastor Ron gave us a good message Sunday, that Salvation is easy to get.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
By Burton W. ColeAh, February, the month when a young man’s heart pumps a quickening pitter-patter pulse, he breaks out in sweats, and he wears his passion on his sleeve.But there’s more to February than the finale of the football season.
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