Breaking News

Letter to the Editor: Not peaceful protests

After the recent snafu in the cities church in St. Paul, Minn., in which a group of “protesters” entered the church and disrupted the worship services, spurred on by liberal news commentator Don Lemon, many states are passing stricter laws against “protesters” entering churches and ...

Letter to the Editor: Make the right choice

A recent op-ed writer made some interesting points in his dissertation. He defines himself as a leftist progressive, avowed socialist and an atheist. What a combination of labels to wear! First of all, tell me one country that has ever existed that was socialistic and successful. He also ...

Letter to the Editor: Program powerful for inmates

I would like to thank the Washington County Sheriff’s Department for their IGNITE (Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education) program. I was a Kairos volunteer at Lakin Women’s Prison for about 10 years, and I learned most of the women there were not “bad” people, ...

Letter to the Editor: Friendship goes both ways

When someone tells you that you look nice you say, thank you. What do you say when they compliment you on what you mean to them? When they tell you how you’ve helped them through tough times, how should you respond? I have a few friends who have lived through much harder things than I have ...

Letter to the Editor: Redistrict once a decade

In a previous letter, I stated no one agrees with the U.S. Supreme Court decisions 100% of the time … a statement I stand by. In a recent Supreme Court “bad” decision, the court ruled states could redistrict before the next census (in 2030). Thus, several states “red” and ...

Letter to the Editor: I can’t and I can

Well, it finally happened; a day when I had to keep saying, “I can’t.” We went to put flowers on the graves of loved ones for Memorial Day. My mother had asked in later years, “Who will remember them when I’m gone?” I told her I would. Today I failed her. I tried to get to the ones ...