Those Darn Rumors…
Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. I am getting care and support from all over–friends & neighbors, church folk, readers of my literary...
TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, THAT IS THE QUESTION?
One tough part of owning a home is the costs of repairing or replacing any HVAC equipment. Especially in an emergency situation, when your...
Snake, Rattle, and Roll
Portage County may be well positioned to be the center of a new conservation push in Ohio, especially since , historically, we have had...
The Villager Is Changing, But Our Commitment to Local News Remains
Beginning with the August 14 edition of The Weekly Villager, readers will notice a change in how they receive their weekly newspaper. The Villager will...
Unlocking Shiny, Healthy Hair & Scalp and a Healthier World: The Importance of Water Treatment!
Achieving healthy, shiny hair and a vibrant scalp is a common goal for many of us. While we often focus on hair products and...
The News Front!
Folks are getting a little leary about eating items with lettuce from Taco Bell, right? Well, according to The Week, you might want to...
Late July, Right on Time
We often hear that good things take time — and they do. But in money and in life, there’s a difference between being thoughtful...
Key Qualities To Seek In A Water Softening Provider
Hard water is a frequent issue for households nationwide, regardless of whether they rely on municipal supplies or private wells. When your residence is...
Long Life, Meet Smart Money Strategies
One of the most common and most important financial questions is simple: Will my money last? It’s a reasonable question, and it carries far...
Want Some Lettuce On That Burrito?
Well, maybe, if it’s deep-fried. Or not. Looks like the origin of the cyclosporiasis outbreak has been spotted, so-to-speak. Being found in, of all things,...
How Are You Feelin’?
Thinking of joining the “Plague of the Month”Club? Get in line. The latest dread disease is a parasite apparently commonly found on fresh produce (That’ll teach...
I’m Just A Little Guy
Have you heard about the data center controversy? Probably, it’s been one of the hottest topics in recent local history. Weekly Villager, The Portager,...
The Crazy Behind Us, The Crazy Still Ahead
Now that the fireworks have faded and America’s 250th anniversary is behind us, there’s a familiar feeling in the air, like the quiet after...
This Land, That Dream
Happy Semiquincentennial America! For 250 years, the American Dream has endured because it speaks to something fundamental: the freedom to build a better life. It has...
Heckuva Horticulture
Things are actually growing in my ersatz garden by the side of the house–a bunch of pots, one raised bed contraption a little more...
Hotsy-Totsy–Scenes from SummerFest
Got my annual corn dog–sometimes it’s semi-annual, depending on however many fairs/festivals I get to. It’s one of the things about “fair food” that...
Be A Guest — America Through Fresh Eyes
It’s been said that travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. And summer is when we can test that theory...
What’s Going On Out There?
Okay. Okay. I understand that the internet is a way for folks to make connections and get information and learn stuff but I seem...
Rocket Man: Father’s Day Wisdom in a Trillion-Dollar World
A thousand seconds is about 17 minutes. A million = nearly 12 days. A billion seconds is more than 31 years. And a trillion?...
Why This World Cup Feels Bigger Than Sports
Even if soccer isn’t your thing, it is hard not to notice the excitement surrounding the World Cup. Traditionally, Americans have been skeptical of...
A Curmudgeon’s Lament
Always something to be gained by attending an alumni gathering. Sometimes it’s just the satisfaction of realizing that you’re still alive and kicking–plenty of...
Horticulture Part II
“The farmer in the dell, the farmer in the dell, Hi Ho, the Dairy-O, The farmer in the dell.” Anybody else remember that one? Isn’t there...
Your “Once in a Lifetime” Summer
When The Talking Heads released “Once in a Lifetime” in 1980, the world backdrop was anything but calm. Inflation was high, recession fears were...
Rummage Around
Rummage is one of those interesting words that can be both a noun and a verb–and two kinds of a verb, at that, both...
On Uncertainty, Extremes,
One easy way to spot AI in writing is through something called contrastive framing: it’s not x, it’s y. For example, “It’s not me,...
A Holiday Reminder About an Overlooked Asset
Some of the most important investments in life never appear on a statement. As Memorial Day reminds us, life is shaped not only by what...
Spring into Summer knowing your Air Conditioning is Working Properly!
Homeowners interested in making home improvements often consider their project in terms of its long-term investments - will this increase my home's value if...
Local Highlights
Step right up ! Bargains galore ! OOPS. Cover everything. Garage Sale weekend had its moments–some of them rather damp. Lots of stuff out there...
