Opinion/Editorial Posted on April 1, 2026 Posted on April 1, 2026 – Editorial – - Vote “YES” to Cornell referendum “Really, this referendum isn’t just about $15 million, it’s do you want a high school or not?” Cornell School District superintendent Dr. Paul Schley said, during a March 17 interview, with Read the printed article... LATEST NEWS Opinion/Editorial At least you can hear me I’ve been told, on more than one occasion, that I have a big mouth. Now, this could probably be ta... Posted on September 9, 2026 Opinion/Editorial Always remember It was 25 years ago, Sept. 11, 2001, that terrorists hijacked planes and turned them into missiles. First one, then another, flew into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, N.Y. America and the world, watched in horror, as the flames spread. The smoke billowed in the clear blue skies and the towers fell, trapping those inside. At the same time, another hijacked plane struck ... Posted on September 9, 2026 Opinion/Editorial A tale of taters Back Home By Chris Hardie Most weeks, this column focuses on a single topic, but sometimes it’s a ... Posted on September 9, 2026 Opinion/Editorial Celebrate the workers who make America great This coming Monday, is Labor Day. It is the traditional end to the summer season, just as Memorial Day marks its unofficial start. As with the holiday that marks the popular start of summer, there is much more to Labor Day, than picnics and truck pulls. Labor Day honors those who work throughout the year, to make American great. It is the day to celebrate the workers, not only the people wit... Posted on September 2, 2026 Opinion/Editorial Round and round they go Have you ever been so bored, that you just sit and watch the ceiling fan blades go around? Well, if ... Posted on August 26, 2026 Opinion/Editorial More rules is not the answer for grooming Grooming is defined as process where a person builds an emotional connection and trust with a vulnerable individual – most often, a child – to manipulate, control and eventually, exploit or abuse them. Grooming is an abhorrent practice. It is a vile corruption of the role of a mentor and teacher, and is inexcusable. The legislation signed into law, last spring, to make it a felony offense i... Posted on August 26, 2026 E-Edition Buy/Subscribe Local Weather Report View Current Print Ads