Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, 1. Biden stated, “The vaccine has been proven effective against serious illnesses and side effects of the virus.” Since the unvaccinated should not… Login to continue reading Login…
Opinion
Editorial
By Bill Mitchell The anti-carbon environmentalists are having a pretty good week. The Illinois Legislature has passed a measure that would eliminate all carbon based… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back
By Leigh Morris Check the rearview mirror for the fading image of another piece of a great American institution, the small grocery store. This time… Login to continue reading Login…
Focus on Faith
By Pastor Jarrett Wells Beardstown 1st United Methodist Church In this space last week, I shared a bit about the feeling of swirling chaos, and… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, After reading the feedback from my recent comments in this newspaper, I need to point out a few things. I never said in… Login to continue reading Login…
Trivia Too
By Roy Roberts Remembering 9/11 and the many sad stories and the many rescue stories are all about people. I want to tell you… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back
By Leigh Morris Our story begins with two Illinois natives, Walter Fredenhagen and Earl Prince. The pair were chums since boyhood in Downers Grove, Il.… Login to continue reading Login…
Trivia Too Hitchhiking to Staunton
By Roy Roberts CORRECTION: Two columns ago, I wrote about the writers I knew, and I missed mentioning a writer who’s column, focusing on history,… Login to continue reading Login…
Focus on Faith Finding peace in the chaos
By Pastor Jarrett Wells Beardstown 1st United Methodist Church I have been searching for the right word or words to faithfully describe the past… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Back Of refuge and renewal
By Leigh Morris We all need a place to seek refuge from the cares of the world, a place to renew our spirit. For me,… Login to continue reading Login…