July 2025

Why authentic followers of Christ will vote with Democrats

In Miracles and Wonder - the Historical Mystery of Jesus, Princeton historian and professor of religion, Elaine Pagels explains how and why Christianity appealed to so many people. After 2,000 years, it still captivates some 28 percent of the world population--more than any other faith or declared secularists. Unlike religious leaders before him, Jesus’s message brought hope to the masses, hope that, through love and mercy, they too could find happiness, if not in this world, then certainly in an afterlife.

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Husted leads bipartisan, bicameral bill to crack down on human trafficking

“We must rescue victims from abuse and stop traffickers from preying on vulnerable teens, children, women and men. Department of Labor employees are on the ground conducting workplace inspections, and they need to be able to spot human trafficking behavior in real time. That’s why our bill would equip DOL employees with the education and training necessary to quickly recognize trafficking and report it to law enforcement.”

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Latty Community Festival set for July 26

Anyone who’s ever visited, lived in, or driven past Latty, Ohio on State Route 613 or US 127, should come and see what’s happening in this small but active community. The Fourth Community Festival on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Latty Town Hall and Park. from 10:45 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., promises a day of fun and community spirit for all ages. There is no rain date. Focused on the Theme, “Bringing the community together by showing the Love of Christ,” the festival is organized by members of 3 local area churches: The Latty Apostolic Christian, Friends United Methodist, & Latty Zion Baptist.

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Cash rental agreements

While the current 2025 agricultural crop season is still in full swing; farmers and landowners are thinking about renewing or making new rental agreements. In Ohio, about 39% of farmland is leased or rented. About 28% of all Ohio farmers rent exclusively and own no farmland themselves. About 13 Midwestern universities have developed a program called AgLease 101 offering descriptions and advantages and disadvantage to landowners and renters (tenants) of various rental arrangements.

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