When big rail corporations like Norfolk Southern wreak havoc on communities like East Palestine, local first responders are left to clean up their mess.

Some Paulding County residents will soon be receiving a letter in the mail signed by me. This request is from the Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association (BSSA) attempting to seek new associate members. I am a proud member of this Association.

Last Thursday, I visited East Palestine where a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed leading to a large explosion and fire. I went to listen to the people that this disaster has hurt the most: the residents of East Palestine and the surrounding communities.

Today is the last day of August. This summer is flying by so fast, it seems. I have tomatoes, pickles, and red beets to be put in jars. I will probably make salsa with the tomatoes that I have picked. The plants are loaded with more. How thankful we can be for this bountiful harvest. We can now enjoy the fruits of our labor.

In planning an early fall trip to the northwoods to see the beauty of colorama, a rather old-fashioned lady wanted to be very sure that everything would be just right for her vacation.

Those darn raccoons. They are as cute as they can be, yet maddening when sweet corn season rolls around. One summer, they wreaked such havoc in our corn patch that I resorted to running an extension cord out to the garden and playing Rock 104 (now 96.3) all night. With a light on. It worked.