Andy Vance

I’m a foodie. By that I mean that I love food. Lots of food. Lots of different kinds of food. Some people eat to live, while those of us more acquainted with the joys of an adventurous palate live to eat. As it turns out, I write about the business of food production for a [...]

Editor’s Note: The following editorial was written by The Honorable David T. Daniels, a fellow Highland County native, serving as Ohio’s Director of Agriculture. Daniels was a Highland County Commissioner when I was growing up in Hillsboro, and subsequently represented his district in the state legislature. School is out for the summer, but true learning, [...]

I am fascinated with the study of history. Where we came from, how we became who and what we are, the mistakes made, lessons learned, achievements and accomplishments earned… Historical study and reflection provides so much return for the mere investment of time. History seems to strike me fairly frequently these days on a number [...]

Here’s something of a roundup of articles I’ve read this week dealing with the weighty issue of overweight kids, what they eat at school, and ways we can all help our younguns learn to live healthy lives. First, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the First Lady are expected to announce this week higher standards [...]

I’ll admit I have a soft spot for Paula Deen. She’s my kind of woman: she is who she is, she doesn’t apologize for it, and she’s a good time waiting to happen. I mean, who doesn’t want to hang out with a sweet ball of sunshine who exudes Southern charm with a hearty “let’s [...]