After years of telling people they can apply online for Social Security in their pajamas, Patty Duke has taken her own advice. Duke, who turns 65 today, applied online for retirement and Medicare benefits from home at www.socialsecurity.gov. “I had no idea this would be such a momentous occasion,” said Duke, who for three years […]
The gifts are wonderful, the snow is beautiful, the family traditions are fantastic, but as I get older, one of my favorite aspects of the holiday season has become the delicious food. I am currently in leftover Thanksgiving turkey bliss. This year, we brined and cooked a 32-pound turkey. I could hardly stand the wait […]
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The last of the geese went by the other day. The late ones. The big dark geese. Headed south noisily. I used to envy them, somehow. They go down there to the warm coastal areas where the jacks swim and the nights are chilly but livable this time of year. If they’re especially sensitive geese, […]
Christmas Dog: This story is s repeat but it is a favorite of mine…certainly…I wrote it. But seriously, I felt it worth repeating…Frank The night was jet black. A bright star gleamed brightly overhead. However, on the ground, it was pitch black.. The black Dog lay huddled on the hard surface. The deep black of […]
By Yaneek Smith Sports Writer The Oak Harbor boys basketball team won its first game of the season, defeating Edison in dramatic fashion, 44–43, to improve to 1–4 overall and 1–2 in the Sandusky Bay Conference (SBC). Trailing 44–43 with four seconds remaining, the Chargers had one last shot at the victory, but Jason Blodgett’s three-pointer was […]
Ohio deer hunters have donated more than 79,750 pounds of venison to local food banks since opening day of deer season on September 24, according to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. The 1,595 donated deer equal approximately 319,000 meals for needy Ohioans. Last […]
Santa came to town and stopped at Edgewood Manor for a pancake breakfast on Saturday, December 3rd. Edgewood Manor hosted over 100 community members to pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, juice and milk. Children had the opportunity to climb on Santa’s lap and tell him their Christmas dreams and wishes. “We packed in a full house!” said […]