When Americans enjoy fireworks on every Fourth of July, they have John Adams to thank for the colorful displays. Adams, one of the Founding Fathers who became the country’s second president, wrote to his wife, Abigail, when the Declaration of Independence was approved in July 1776 in ...
In every town there are special people who contribute to the success of the community through the giving things they do. These folks — whose selfless contributions make life better for others in their hometowns — sometimes go unacknowledged. That’s unfortunate because many of the people ...
To the editor: I recently saw an "On the Road With Steve Hartman" (no relative) video telling the story of a WWII US Marine veteran that quit high school as a teen to "answer the call". At 98 years old, his one wish was to receive his high school diploma. The local American Legion Post and his ...
Going through the loss of a loved one is never an easy thing. When a family has had a child die at any age, it is a life altering experience. Search for understanding, friendship, and hope to get through the grieving process actually seems impossible. The Compassionate Friends is a group ...
On June 18, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) — the government agency tasked with monitoring our nation’s fiscal health — confirmed my serious concerns with President Biden’s reckless spending agenda. His administration’s fiscal policies have not only caused ...
Science tells us that summer technically started Thursday, but many people feel like we are in the middle of that much anticipated season. School has been out for weeks now and long days all but beg to be filled with fun activities.That is especially true for younger folks. The kids are, ...