Opinion

Welcome to Washington: On the eve of the Inauguration, monumental advice
I love watching the brides pose for photos by the Lincoln Memorial and the teenagers wriggle through TikTok choreography near the Washington Monument. Their modern hopes breathe life into the centuries-old wisdom of our capital city.

USDA Rural Development is delivering for Ohio’s rural communities
As we begin 2025, I’m filled with gratitude for the privilege to lead, collaborate, and deliver real results in Ohio’s rural communities on behalf of USDA. For the past three years as State Director for USDA Rural Development, I’ve been proud to help increase investment and create economic opportunities in the small towns and cities that make our state such a great place to live.
Latty Friends thanks community
Dear Editor; On Sunday, October 27th the Latty Area once again exhibited its community-minded spirit by responding to the Trick or Treat for the Caring… Login to continue reading Login…
What a typical Monday is like at the Progress
By JERRY STANFORDEditorjstanford@cherryroad.com For the Paulding Progress to be in stores and arrive in local mailboxes on Wednesday, we go to press at noon on… Login to continue reading Login…

Has Ohio lost its battleground state status?
By VANESSA DAVIDSONBroadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. “As Ohio goes, so goes the nation” is a… Login to continue reading Login…

Looking back on 2024
By JERRY STANFORDEditorjstanford@cherryroad.com As I sit here with just days left in the old year, I reflect back on 2024. Good riddance. Don’t get me… Login to continue reading Login…

DeWine on Carter’s death
COLUMBUS—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement on the death of former President Jimmy Carter Sunday: “Fran and I are saddened to hear of… Login to continue reading Login…

Brick building on a budget
By JERRY STANFORD Editor jstanford@cherryroad.com LEGO can be expensive. It even seems that it’s getting more expensive. Looking on YouTube at LEGO builders with official… Login to continue reading Login…