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The morning dawned as all other mornings. It was cool, in fact it was downright chilly. My mind endlessly traveled to 13 years ago. It had been sunny, with temperatures in the mid-70s. We could not possibly have had a day more perfect for our wedding.

Three years ago, the federal government declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) in response to COVID-19 that provided critical support and health care for families. During the PHE, nearly all Medicaid members were able to stay enrolled in their plans regardless of changes in eligibility or status. That’s about to change.

By Marla Boone

By David Lindeman

How can a Sunday afternoon possibly be so relaxing after what seemed like such an eventful week? The past week blends into something like a haze lined with touches of God’s goodness in degrees of which I trusted or worried.

Do you watch “Forensic Files?” If so, do you find yourself telling the detectives what they’ve overlooked or what they need to do next? And what about those cold cases? Should valuable police time be spent trying to identify a victim and then the perp?

By James McGuire

Every year, I have the privilege of nominating 10 Ohio students to each of our nation’s service academies.

Some of the most extraordinary things have been happening over the past month. All of it good.

March brings more events here in the Village of Covington area. As we navigate the new format of the Miami Valley Today, it is my hope to continue to have this column appear both online and in the physical newspaper. Some very kind readers of this column have expressed that desire as well, and they keep sending me their news and events. So here we go with another writing.