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04

Aug
2026

04 August 2026

The U.S. continues to be embroiled in Middle East conflicts

To the Editor: The U.S. war in the Middle East continues to widen with the Houthis now shutting down access to the Red Sea and the US attacking civili...

Letter to the Editor

The U.S. continues to be embroiled in Middle East conflicts

To the Editor: The U.S. war in the Middle East continues to widen with the Houthis now shutting down access to the Red Sea and the US attacking civili...

Posted on August 4, 2026

28

Jul
2026

28 July 2026

Share the road and save a life

On July 17, 18-year-old Eli Miller of Granton was killed when his horse and buggy was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of Meridian Avenue ...

Perspectives

Share the road and save a life

On July 17, 18-year-old Eli Miller of Granton was killed when his horse and buggy was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of Meridian Avenue ...

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Posted on July 28, 2026

Plumbing projects are sometimes draining

I’ve always considered myself a jack of all trades, never afraid to dive into any repair or project even if it’s something I’ve never done befor...

Perspectives

Plumbing projects are sometimes draining

I’ve always considered myself a jack of all trades, never afraid to dive into any repair or project even if it’s something I’ve never done befor...

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Posted on July 28, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Slogans

To the Editor: Campaign slogans describe shared goals like safer communities, affordable housing and better healthcare - not solutions. Take afford...

Letter to the Editor

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Slogans

To the Editor: Campaign slogans describe shared goals like safer communities, affordable housing and better healthcare - not solutions. Take afford...

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Posted on July 28, 2026

I’m trying to find where my summer has gone

It feels a bit surreal to be writing July 29 on everything this week. It certainly doesn’t feel like we are reaching into August already, but the da...

Perspectives

I’m trying to find where my summer has gone

It feels a bit surreal to be writing July 29 on everything this week. It certainly doesn’t feel like we are reaching into August already, but the da...

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Posted on July 28, 2026

The patterns of indigo - The patterns of indigo

This past weekend I was at the last celebration of a little something some extended family always put together, Prairie Paloosa. While hanging out lis...

Perspectives

The patterns of indigo - The patterns of indigo

This past weekend I was at the last celebration of a little something some extended family always put together, Prairie Paloosa. While hanging out lis...

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Posted on July 28, 2026

21

Jul
2026

21 July 2026

It’s time to get serious about election choices

The partisan primary elections are less than a month away, do you know who you are voting for? Candidates have been busy over the last few months a...

Perspectives

It’s time to get serious about election choices

The partisan primary elections are less than a month away, do you know who you are voting for? Candidates have been busy over the last few months a...

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Posted on July 21, 2026

Finding community… one piece at a time

The days when we really knew who our neighbors were and shared our daily lives with those down the block from us may be just a memory. Then again, it ...

Perspectives

Finding community… one piece at a time

The days when we really knew who our neighbors were and shared our daily lives with those down the block from us may be just a memory. Then again, it ...

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Posted on July 21, 2026

19

Jul
2026

19 July 2026

Thank you

To the Editor: A big thank you to all businesses and individuals who have graciously and generously donated money this year during our poppy drive for...

Letter to the Editor

Thank you

To the Editor: A big thank you to all businesses and individuals who have graciously and generously donated money this year during our poppy drive for...

Posted on July 19, 2026

14

Jul
2026

14 July 2026

Right-to-repair is necessary and common sense

A new Federal Trade Commission agreement with John Deere is good news for farmers and is a boost for consumers. The proposed agreement was complete...

Perspectives

Right-to-repair is necessary and common sense

A new Federal Trade Commission agreement with John Deere is good news for farmers and is a boost for consumers. The proposed agreement was complete...

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Posted on July 14, 2026

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The U.S. continues to be embroiled in Middle East conflicts

The U.S. continues to be embroiled in Middle East conflicts

28

Share the road and save a life

Share the road and save a life

Plumbing projects are sometimes draining

Plumbing projects are sometimes draining

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Slogans

LETTER TO THE EDITOR - Slogans

I’m trying to find where my summer has gone

I’m trying to find where my summer has gone

The patterns of indigo - The patterns of indigo

The patterns of indigo - The patterns of indigo

21

It’s time to get serious about election choices

It’s time to get serious about election choices

Finding community… one piece at a time

Finding community… one piece at a time

19

Thank you

Thank you

14

Right-to-repair is necessary and common sense

Right-to-repair is necessary and common sense

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