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Social Security as a Child
By Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Obviously, minor children normally aren’t working and contributing to the Social Security program toward their future retirement, but that doesn’t mean Social Security isn’t there to protect them. In real life, there are two main situations where minor children can collect Social Security benefits based upon a parent’s…
Read MoreNo Controversy Here; Drew Breezes Into NFL Hall of Fame
As expected, Purdue legend Drew Brees was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Fittingly, his enshrinement ceremony will be held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, in August. Benson was owner of the New Orleans Saints when the combination of Brees and head…
Read MoreHORSING AROUND!!
Did you enjoy the Super Bowl? I’m not a big football fan, so when I watched the game, I tried to distract myself with other things. I don’t knit, collect stamps, or play games on my phone. So, what did I do? Because my column is published in several papers throughout the Midwest, including a…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – I’m on SS Disability; Should I Switch?
Dear Rusty: Should I take my Social Security now at age 62, or wait till I am 65? I’ve been collecting SS disability due to health issues and was curious if I should wait or claim my regular Social Security retirement benefits now. Signed: Disabled but Wondering Dear Disabled but Wondering: If you are now collecting Social Security…
Read More2-11-26
Valentine’s Shopping, Bubba and ‘Tudes Do you have a Valentine’s Day present yet? I admit I’m a procrastinator and with the clock ticking, I was starting to sweat. So as much as I hate online shopping, I was sitting at my desk surfing some websites that my wife likes. What? Yes, I was at work…
Read MoreSolid Valentine’s Day Advice From Branna
Who does Hallmark have to thank for the 145 million cards exchanged each year on one singly delegated date? The victory goes to Valentine’s Day! A major day for chocolate and roses, this holiday’s origins once blended Roman festivals and Christian martyrs with romantic associations. Over time, it evolved through medieval traditions and commercialization into…
Read MoreAnnual Harrison Ceremony Takes Place
Photos and Story By Andy Chandler NORTH BEND, Ohio – Despite inclement weather and about an inch of snow falling over the course of three hours, the annual wreath laying at the tomb of the First Indiana Governor General and future U.S. President William Henry Harrison went forward as scheduled last week. Hosted annually by…
Read MoreGreat (John) Scott – The Harrison Horror Show
To donate one’s body to science is something we take for granted in the realm of end-of-life decisions. However, lost in today’s world is a term seldom remembered: Resurrectionists. Today, we’d call them body snatchers. In the 1800s they were a business, and it was one incident involving them, and a future Hoosier President that would change this. John Scott Harrison has the honor of being the only man who’s the son of a U.S. President as…
Read MoreHeights Superintendent Shares UpdateÂ
As we celebrate National School Counseling Week, we pause to recognize the extraordinary impact our school counselors make across Hamilton Heights each day. Their work reaches far beyond scheduling and guidance—they are essential members of our student support team, helping to create learning environments where every child feels safe, encouraged, and equipped to grow academically,…
Read MoreHeights Superintendent Shares UpdateÂ
As we celebrate National School Counseling Week, we pause to recognize the extraordinary impact our school counselors make across Hamilton Heights each day. Their work reaches far beyond scheduling and guidance—they are essential members of our student support team, helping to create learning environments where every child feels safe, encouraged, and equipped to grow academically,…
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