Tag: community
Time to stop ‘state hate’
Kymberly Foster Seabolt highlights all the reasons rural "flyover country" is wonderful, and calls for an end to state hate.
Grants available for volunteer fire departments in Ohio
Local volunteer fire departments in Ohio are now eligible to receive up to $15,000 in grants to pay for firefighting safety gear.
Change is hard, but necessary
Last week Judith Sutherland attended the ribbon cutting for a brand new school complex, concluding it's an incredible, progressive step for her community.
The road to the end of the road
Alan Guebert visits the road he grew up on, recalling all the people that used to live there and their memorable personalities.
Having roots in rural America is a blessing
Having grown up in rural, small-town, small-church America is one of the greatest character-builder blessings of a life, according to Judith Sutherland.
Take the time to reach out to others
A little bit of grace can erase invisible walls that we tend to put up to protect ourselves.
Lessons learned from my father
Judith Sutherland shares the memories of her father's neighbor, and one of the most important lessons her father taught her.
Aging school buildings hold treasured memories
As the destruction of the buildings in her school district looms, Judith Sutherland recalls the milestones and memories they hold for her and her family.
Social connection is good medicine
Judith Sutherland believes there is nothing more soothing than the voice and the touch of those who have shared our common journey.
Social gatherings created a sense of community
Not long ago, many people met through 4-H, bordering school events, community club gatherings or square dances.
