Interviews

Recovery is a family tradition for Mike and Chris Wise

Recovery is a family tradition for Mike and Chris Wise Xenia man follows in his father’s footsteps from active addiction to life of recovery   XENIA — Most experts agree that drug and alcohol addiction tends to run in families.  With this...

Dayton-area man finds peace at Emerge 

Dayton-area man finds peace at Emerge  “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”  — Philippians 4:13  XENIA — After 25 years in active addiction, 35 trips to jail, nine prison numbers and countless close calls with death,...

New CEO takes the helm at Emerge

A New Hope Longtime community leader takes the helm as CEO at Emerge   XENIA — A long-time pillar of the local recovery community is taking over as the new chief executive officer at Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative. Rachel Huffman, a...

Leaving on a good note 

Leaving on a good note    Auctioneer wraps up 45-year journey    Doug Sorrell has had a pretty good run over the past half a century working with area nonprofits. The well-known local auctioneer recently wrapped up his 45-year career — but...