Opinion & Editorial

Paul Kimball

Paul Kimball

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Ole Futbol

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
By Paul Kimball The summer of 2026. Memorable in many ways. Our country celebrated its 250th birthday; we have sweltered under endless days of heat; I’ve learned more about the Strait of Hormuz than I would ever have imagined.
Carly Henderson

Carly Henderson

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She Bad and She Bite

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
By Carly Henderson  When both of her girls were away at college, my mom got lonely and sweet-talked my stepdad into getting a dog. Well, it would have been nice had they actually gotten one. Instead, they ended up with whatever Nova is.I say that with as much love as I can.
Ronda Rich

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The man named Hal Needham

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
By Ronda Rich         Hal Needham was a man’s man. And a woman’s man. And a kids’ man.        When he was mad, there was a no-nonsense glint in his eyes. When he saw a beautiful woman, his eyes glinted with nothing but nonsense and foolishness.
Denise Etheridge

Denise Etheridge

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A sneaky case of wanderlust

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
By Denise Etheridge I've been a happy homebody for 15 months now, with no travel plans in sight. This past year, YouTube travel videos and episodes of Rick Steves' travelogue program that aired on PBS have been the basis of my virtual wanderings.
Kristi Casey

Kristi Casey

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Looking for answers? 

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
By Kristi Casey Every day, we're bombarded with somewhere between 4,000 to 10,000 marketing messages, pop-up ads, in-line calls to actions and sponsored content.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: How resentment becomes a political weapon

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Jonathan Rinderknecht expressed resentment toward the “rich and powerful” as his motive for starting the Palisade’s fire in California. He was also sympathetic to Luigi Mangioni, who murdered Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 'Service Above Self' is a way of life

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
My term as President of the Rotary Club of White County has come to an end, and it has been an honor to serve alongside people who generously give their time, talents and resources to make White County a better place. Rotary's motto, Service Above Self, is more than a slogan—it's a way of life.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Not all friends are good friends

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
When I was growing up, my parents warned me to be careful about who I spent time with. They worried about guilt by association and unintended consequences. Their advice was wise.Last week, in a letter by Jimmy O’Neill, we were told to take comfort in the worldwide decline of communism.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Responding to “The Red Scare”

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
In response to a recent letter to our local paper concerning “The Red Scare,” I wish to say that the issue of Communism in the Democratic Party is not just a scare tactic drummed up by Republicans but is a real and present reality.
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Our View: Owning a pet is not a light responsibility

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Owning a pet is not a casual commitment. It is a serious obligation to care for that cat or dog during their lifetime. And be aware that some cats and dogs can live 15 years or longer.