It was one of those headlines the average reader might miss, absorbed as we are in the latest Trump antics … Read the rest
Government policy benefits business, not working class
I learned while wading around in the history of the Ontario Community Hall that young men from the nearby Civilian … Read the rest
The Bakkers’ prosperity gospel was forerunner to current mentality
When November’s dark and cold days roll in, I am reminded of our early days in the Kickapoo Valley and … Read the rest
Legislature finds true bipartisan agreement in naming official dairy product, but not on hunting laws
I could almost hear the agonized groans from Madison this session as the legislature grappled with the weighty decision of … Read the rest
What is the ‘Freedom Partners Chamber of Commerce’?
I rarely watch network television other than the occasional news show or maybe a special. But for seven nights, I … Read the rest
On Veterans Day, remember the Wilton American Legion’s James Leith
If you live in this area, chances are the Wilton American Legion Hall is familiar to you. You might have … Read the rest
Do you have favorite memories of the Ontario Community Hall?
For the thousands who have inquired about what I am doing in retirement, no, I am not knitting socks or … Read the rest
Is DNR less concerned with water quality?
If we needed further evidence that the DNR’s allegiance has shifted from protecting our air and water to accommodating business’s … Read the rest
What is Hefner’s legacy?
Does anyone really believe it was the intensely engaging writing that drew readers to Playboy?
Let’s put Francis Scott Key on trial
Okay, it’s time to put Francis Scott Key on trial, even though he would be 240 years old. It’s never … Read the rest