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Frank Ruff Jr.: Teaching all the wrong stuff

Despite having great teachers, much has been written about the content of our classroom education at every level ... Read more

Opinion

Mike Wilson: Happy 100th birthday, Mr. Enfield!

As I get along in years, I find myself consciously checking items off my “bucket list” like many ... Read more

Lifestyles

The Garden Muse: Gaillardia

Are you familiar with perennial Gaillardia, more commonly known as Blanket Flower? Gaillardia’s bright color blooms will provide ... Read more

Lifestyles

Treasures on the Shelves: The reading is easy

It’s summer time and the reading is easy. Summer reading programs are being offered by local libraries. The ... Read more

Opinion

Mike Wilson: Let me tell you about my father

My good father died of mesothelioma in 1992 at the age of 57 — much too young — ... Read more

Opinion

Frank Ruff Jr.: Dealing with debt

Much attention has been given to the national debt lately. Sadly, it is an issue that should have ... Read more

Opinion

Tommy Wright: Parents matter

It was our mantra in 2021, and Democrats appear to be just as opposed to it now as ... Read more

Opinion

Mike Wilson: Gar in the boat

I guess you can say I had a way of getting myself into unusual predicaments when I was ... Read more

Lifestyles

Treasures on the Shelves: How to encourage summer reading

Summer vacation is beginning soon. Our children will be busy catching up on swimming, ball, and all the ... Read more

Lifestyles

The Word: We get to watch them shine

This Saturday my youngest child graduates high school. Over the past 25 years, my wife and I have ... Read more