- Tom Hardesty. One constant of my 40 years in journalism is that each day has been a new adventure. Or, many times, a misadventure. Things I didn’t expect to happen, things I never dreamed could happen, things I’ll never forget whether I want to or not.
- pauline1557808. The Suffield Lions Club will hold its Annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale on Saturday, May 9. The sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until sold out. The Lions will be outside at the Suffield Town Hall located at the corner of St. Rt. 43 and Route 224. This will make it an easy drive-by pick up.
- Master Gardener Volunteers. I love spring! There’s that fresh fragrance in the air. The beautiful early flowers and the new bird songs added to our winter bird songs. But best of all are the plant sales! Nurseries, greenhouses, home stores, garden clubs, master gardeners, plant swaps, and even your neighbor down the street.
- Mary Louise Ruehr. History buffs may find some entertaining reading in these nonfiction books about people lost in one way or another.
- Shirley Mars. Bill and I recently had the privilege of attending the swearing-in of Brimfield’s new chief of police, Christopher Adkins. Rest assured that the police department is in very capable and qualified hands, as he has been serving our community since 2001 in the ranks of patrolman, sergeant, captain and now chief.
- Sally Kelly. May is Older Americans Month. Since 1963, our nation has "taken this opportunity to recognize Older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm the nation's commitment to serving older adults."
- Tom Hardesty. As I cross the T-minus two months threshold on my retirement countdown and take stock of these last 40 years in journalism, a common denominator is emerging: It’s the things that happened outside the lines and never saw the light of day in a newspaper that stand out most to me, behinds-the-scenes stuff that I’ll take with me into the sunset.
- Laura Nethken. When Dave and I moved to our house 30 years ago, the daffodils were already here at the end of the driveway. And they're still right there. They've been mowed down and run over many, many times.
- Simon Varner. Bistro on Main has been part of Kent for so long it’s hard to remember a time without it.
- Tom Hardesty. I had never covered a high school track and field meet prior to being hired at the Record-Courier in March 1994. What’s more, I had never even been to one.
- Letter to the editor. I would like to respond to certain points in the Letter to the Editor regarding the Streetsboro School Levy, as well as make a few additional ones.
- Sandy Engle. With the average age of U.S. farmers being 58, it was heartwarming to see 22 young people at Friendship Bible Church eager to learn about gardening. Afterward these members of Trailside Troop 1703 planted seeds in flower pots they decorated for their moms for Mother’s Day.
- Master Gardener Volunteers. In The Wizard of Oz, the Cowardly Lion sings, “If I were the King of the Forressst!” Move over, Mr. Lion, we already have a king of the forests in Eastern North America, and it’s the oak! Ironic, isn’t it, that the largest trees are spelled with such a short name?
- Julie Watson. April is Earth Month and it is all about appreciating the nature and wildlife on our planet. Of course we are all familiar with Earth Day, an international celebration of environmental awareness held on April 22.
- Kathy Baker. I believe our country is in deep trouble — divided as never before in our lifetimes. Not geographically, but interpersonally. People believe what they want to believe. Facts are no longer accepted as truth. And the rhetoric these days — from all sources — is scorching hot, which helps no one.
- Tom Hardesty. After 40 years in journalism, having my first article published when I was 17 years old and working as a professional journalist since age 18, it’s time to bring the train into the station.
- Nicole Sweet. Join Windham Village and Township for a joint community clean-up weekend from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. Clear your clutter and put it in the dumpsters at the wastewater plant at 9958 E. Center St. (next to the American Legion).
- Op-Ed Contributor. The Reed Memorial Library Community Starts Here Political Action Committee is asking for a “YES” Vote on the May 5th, 2026, renewal ballot Issue 4 for Reed Memorial Library.