At this point in my life 50 years ago, I had entered the eighth grade at Raymond Central Junior & Senior High School located
Editorials
Going through Changes
How many changes does one undertake in a lifetime? We go from childhood to adulthood, from being driven to drivers, and from being dependent
9 New Nonfiction Books to Read This September
Bring Jade Home by Michelle Caffrey: David Sowers and Laura Gillice are seriously injured in a head-on collision while vacationing in Yellowstone National Park
Strong Memories of Outstanding Teachers
Everybody’s back in school. So, let’s continue with my sharing of teachers who have had an impact on my life. Last week, I offered
Now & Then: One Tomato, Two Tomato . . .
“If it bleeds, it leads,” was an adage that stuck in my head early on as a journalist. And, sure, house fires and major
9 new books to read on the Libby App
All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers: Everyone from Wakarusa, Indiana, remembers the case of January Jacobs, who was found dead in a ditch
Reflections for the Week of Aug. 22-26
Fire: • Chief Shoemaker appointed to fill the vacant District 1 Director position for the Nebraska Volunteer Firefighters Association. • Participated in the Nebraska
His Good News
In our modern day world we put band aids on our many different kinds of problems. Might even start in the home and work
Taking Care of Business
Driving through town, any town, I’m always struck by the number of storage units there are, and more being built. Do other countries do
Reflections for the Week of Aug. 15-19
BBDC: * Seeking business to sign up for the Drive Thru Job Fair to be held Aug. 31 from 4:30-6 p.m. outside BBDC offices








