Tim Miller

2 months ago | gazette.com | Tim Miller

I often tell community members that Rampart Library District is the greatest library district in the known universe. They usually laugh at first, but most people have a story or two about how the library has helped them grow in some way. Teller County citizens are our foundation. Community members understand that a library is essential to empowerment and lifelong learning. This understanding manifests as investment in top-notch facilities, a smart staff and innovative services.

Nov 20, 2024 | jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com | Tim Miller

At the Squirrel Hill library there is a cart by the side entrance filled with free books left by other patrons. Inevitably there is a lot of Judaica mixed in (old Schocken paperbacks, Torah commentaries, PJ Library books for kids), and I try to grab a few every month. The most valuable finds, though, are the ones that feel most dated. Although written at different times, every author assumes they are witnessing irreversible (and usually negative) changes seeping into Judaism from all sides.

Oct 24, 2024 | publishersweekly.com | Julie Falatko |Tom O’Donnell |Mark S. Riddle |Tim Miller

Duckie & Snaps: We Cannot Be FriendsThis tale, a series kickoff, begins when a duck egg plops into a crocodile nest, and a duckling hatches simultaneously with a baby croc. But Duckie, who sports a bright pink bow right out of the shell, is no ordinary bird. “I’m HERE!” the duckling announces, and immediately plans to befriend its nestmate, whom it dubs “Snaps.” Not so fast: “We. EAT. Duckies!” interjects an adult croc wearing a bow tie (“FRIED DUCKIE, DUCKIE SMOOTHIE, DUCKIE PIE”).

Sep 19, 2024 | wtol.com | Tim Miller

TOLEDO, Ohio — In a month dedicated to raising money to fight back against childhood hunger, there is a lot happening behind the scenes. Connecting Kids to Meals in downtown Toledo has a lengthy process to make sure the food, and the right amounts of it, get to the kids in need. It wasn't Christmas Eve, but Pamela Patterson was making a list and checking it more than twice.

May 23, 2024 | wtol.com | Tim Miller

TOLEDO, Ohio — Aug. 2, 2014 started like any normal day in Toledo. But quickly, normal turned into anything but that. By Saturday morning, word of a non-consume advisory spread across the affected communities.   It was a water warning affecting nearly half a million people in Toledo and many surrounding areas, who were told not to drink or even touch what came out of the tap. "It is my decision," late Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins said as the crisis began.