Many things you recall about your hometown hold such wonderful memories. These are a few that come to my mind. Time goes on, but
Editorials
Lonesome Duck Saloon
By Patricia Jones Every community has at least one saloon, even Dobby’s Frontier Town! The saloon was the news center, the place where traders
Mickey Aruffo
Mickey Coleman was born on December 28, 1942 in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Alliance. Her parents were Ernie and Dorothy Coleman. She has one
Remembering Bob Watt
I do know the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day. However, in today’s column (published two days after Memorial Day), I memorialize a
Ben Fischer Printing Shop
By PATRICIA JONES The equipment in the Ben Fischer Printing Shop at Dobby’s Frontier Town printed area newspapers, flyers, handbills, programs, even wanted posters,
Getting People, Horses Back Together
The East Point Horspice riding season is in full swing. We have to keep reminding ourselves that 2020 was a year of separation; it
Poetry 101
Summer has finally arrived. It’s always way busy, but take time out for a mini-vacation. Small Secrets The secret world starts
What’s a Drive Thru
When growing up we had very little “fast” food. Eating mom’s home cooked meal was the normal. Sitting at the kitchen table was mandatory,
Tesla Powers Imagination At PREMA
“. . . Tommy used to work on the docks . . . Gina works the diner all day . . .” I attempted
Get to Know Officer Charlana Hjersman #119
My name is Charlana Hjersman. If you don’t already know me, don’t worry, most people can’t say my name correctly on the first or









