Editorial

40 Years Ago (1984)North American Coal Company (NACCO) and Monroe County Commissioners have made a commitment to work in tandem to attract a steal industry.

Antioch Methodist Church in Antioch, Perry Township, was built in 1878 on land purchased from Absalem Davis and his wife Maria for $100 by C.W.

Congrats to our 1,000-point, high school basketball players: Grace Knowlton, of Frontier, daughter of Jeff and Erica Holdren Knowlton.Kelsey Harlan, of River, daughter of Mark and Janelle Shapley Harlan.Tucker Howell, of Monroe Central, son of Darin and Jessie Strickler Howell.Our sympathy to the families at the deaths of:Jean Bowser Alloway, died Feb.

Spending in RetirementOne of the most important elements of any plan for retirement is what you spend.

40 Years Ago (1984)The Laings Elementary School Parent Teachers League will sponsor a “Fingerprinting” Clinic at the school on March 3 from 10 a.m.

When I hear people complain about not having anything to do once they retire, it makes me wonder if they have any hobbies.

Congratulations to Amber Baumberger and Zack Azallion on the birth of their son, Dax Walker Azallion, born at 11:07 p.m.

Dear Aldi:You don’t know me but my name’s Tom and I live in Monroe County.I’ve heard of your stores and, must say, they sound downright swell.

Cooking for the Down FivePrior to Day 1, a young, naïve, undernourished writer reached out to get some advice about how to handle a new assignment.Having been through the application and interview process, the underfed scribe knew who to call – Ray!That’s right, when unsure, do just like Ray said.So he calls Ray up, had to get him on his cell cause it was lunchtime, starts asking about some minutiae.“Should I park here?”“What should I have for lunch?” “What color outfit should I wear?”Ray didn’t have time for that nonsense.“Hey, man,” he said.

The heavy rains have caused the Little Muskingum to overflow its banks, causing no school days and a concern at the rebuilding of the Long Knowlton Covered Bridge site.