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I love May. It's absolutely my favorite month. Even with the wind tossing the maple trees along the windbreak and steely gray skies, the landscape is beautiful. The vibrant grass -- freshly mowed -- is a green that...  Read Story.

It's difficult to write about personal subjects in a public forum, but today is different. I need to write about my mother. Two weeks ago, she would have turned...  Read Story.

MOMS GET MORE GIFTS American adults said they planned to spend more this year than last year for Mother's Day -- although their moms wish they wouldn't. In a recent poll, the 55 percent of men and women who...  Read Story.

Three days ago, God gave peace to Darlene Briskey. Yesterday, he added comforting news. "The kids at the Shalom orphanage in Myanmar are okay," said Briskey, of Hicksville. "This was such a relief." World headlines...  Read Story.

A week ago, it was mentioned in this space that we as outdoorsmen must become more aggressive in recruiting people to the outdoor life. A number of youth hunts available in Ohio were cited. Various fishing groups may...  Read Story.

The Webby awards were announced Tuesday for website and online achievements. Here are just a few of the winning websites for you to view: Tourism: "Monterey -- Alive is the Air." Website: www.montereyinfo.org Art: "Richard...  Read Story.

DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 58-year-old man who is in constant pain from head to toe. My hands and feet tingle, itch, burn, ache and sometimes go numb. I feel so tired all the time. I have gone to two...  Read Story.

DEAR DR. GOTT: I injured my shoulder six years ago while doing yard work. My doctor indicated I could no longer do any heavy lifting because of the injury. This was difficult for me to accept, as I was...  Read Story.

Americans are open to serve and sacrifice Three weeks ago, President George W. Bush asked Congress for another $108 billion to fund the Iraq war -- on top of the $500 billion spent since "Mission Accomplished" five years ago. It's costing us a whopping...  Read Story.

Defiance looks forward to its busy weekend I was born in a small town. These words were made famous in song by John Mellencamp, a native of Seymour, Ind. (current population 18,000, about the same size as Defiance). Rural northwest Ohio residents can...  Read Story.

PRO BONO As companies face shrinking budgets and the threat of talent shortages, many are looking to their pro bono programs as a source for skill development. Rather than cleaning public parks, companies are lending...  Read Story.

I was born in a small town. These words were made famous in song by John Mellencamp, a native of Seymour, Ind. (current population 18,000, about the same size as...  Read Story.

There always is a good news, bad news scenario on the outdoor scene. The good news is that states are taking a more aggressive approach to recruit young people into the outdoor life. Hunting numbers have...  Read Story.

Let's talk. Not just read ... but really, really talk. What about? It's your choice. So tell me, what's on your mind? On Tuesday, The Crescent-News Online (www.crescent-news.com) added "Your Forum" to its website. I...  Read Story.

DEAR DR. GOTT: A friend of mine who works as a caregiver has no benefits such as medical insurance, sick leave or vacation. She cannot afford to go to the doctor, pay for prescriptions or take time off. She was told by a...  Read Story.

Rabbits bring a certain joy to the barnyard The dirtier I get, the happier I am. No, this is not a new Fox TV Network show. It was a thought that occurred to me while I was cleaning out rabbit pens. Although it's a dirty, dusty job that leaves me with...  Read Story.

One of my favorite books as a child was Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose, written in 1948 by Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. Thidwick, one of 600001 moose in a herd, graciously allows a bug to take up residence on his antlers. The bug shares his good...  Read Story.

MBAS WANT TO DO GOOD Today's crop of future business leaders want to steer clear of future meltdowns like Enron Corp.'s. While students pursuing a master of business administration degree voted an excellent...  Read Story.

Farming is an up and down business. You need to possess a real passion for the land, an ability to weather storms and a healthy sense of humor. I have deep admiration for farmers, especially those here in...  Read Story.

Whether or not you are a fan of Wal-Mart, you have to admit it runs a pretty good tournament fishing trail. It climbs to the professional level on both its bass and walleye FLW trails. But the...  Read Story.