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Sandhill cranes are large birds with 6 to7-foot wing span but not weighty. Of the six races or subspecies of this crane, the smallest comes in…
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Change is Not Always a Good Thing
Dear Editor,“What’s wrong with you? You can’t accept change.” I’ve heard this question/statement directed at me and others who oppose Industrial Wind Turbine development in the…
The Warriors
Dear Editor,In at least one respect, our President is correct in his assertion that he is “no king.” Unlike Alexander the Great, Charlemagne, Henry V, Richard…
Our Future
Dear Editor,If you’re like me, you stayed up late on Tuesday night or got up early Wednesday morning last week to see the results of election…
Rally reasons
Dear Editor,Are protests effective? March 28th saw the largest single day protest in the US and the world. We gathered to raise our voices in protest…
Help support Mifflin Cemetery
Dear Community Members, We are reaching out to ask for your support in helping preserve and maintain the Mifflin Cemetery. This cemetery holds a special place…
Attend April 18 wind turbine meeting
Dear Editor,There are a number of folks that have been helping inform the public about the industrial wind turbine projects in our area. This Saturday is…
Along The Ad Routes
The word “April Showers” has really come true this past week. We had rain following Tuesday’s JV baseball game here. We had a few sprinkles on…
Have you noticed?
Dear Editor,Restaurants may be quietly inflating your tip. Have you noticed? It’s so common now to tap or swipe when concluding a transaction. If paying in…
Iranian ‘Excursion’ Is a Travesty
Dear Editor,As a frequent reader of op-eds and letters to the editor, I tend to appreciate those with a firm backing in facts, data, and credible…
Mental health can’t be overlooked
Mental health is often treated like a quiet issue-something discussed in private, brushed aside in public, and too often ignored until it becomes a crisis. But…
Earthbound by Chuck Tennessen
‘Twas the Week Before Earth DayEvery soul on the planet liked Earth Day a lot. But Mr. Wreckit who lived there too did NOT! He hated…