After two years of evidence from COVID lockdown policies and restrictions, we’ve learned three things pretty clearly. First, we’ve learned that states and cities that locked down harmed … more

A detour on Highway E got me thinking about street names the other day.What goes into the naming process? How many are in reference to notable residents or families from the past? Every city has a … more

Nearly 60 years ago, Andy Williams debuted his Christmas classic “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”The official release date was October 1963 and the sound of a couple … more

Three days from now is Easter Sunday. Many will be traveling to see parents, relatives or other extended family. The kids find hidden eggs loaded with candy while the adults feast on ham (or another … more

Earlier this year, Forbes announced its latest Major League Baseball franchise valuations. It’s a simple reminder that every team is swimming in massive amounts of money, despite the story … more

This week President Biden unveiled his Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) budget — nearly two months after he was legally required to do so. Under President Biden, Missourians are finding it more … more

In less than a week, area voters will head to the polls for the April 5 consolidated election. Local polls will be open for 13 hours Tuesday, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., giving those registered to vote … more

If there is one thing the Biden Administration excels at, it is blaming everyone and anything to avoid taking responsibility. Its favorite thing to do is play the blame game. When it is clear that … more

Thanks to President Joe Biden and Washington Democrats, our country is in the midst of multiple crises.Inflation continues at a 40-year high; grocery shelves are empty due to supply chain … more

A great sign of a thriving community newspaper is one that strongly encourages feedback.Issues of local interest are always better when the readers are engaged and passionate.While social media in … more