The late 1960s were turbulent years in America. It was a time of rapid change when young protesters expressed disillusionment with many aspects of the world their elders had built. The divisions in society that emerged from those conflicts decades ago still haunt our society in the 21st ...
To the editor: There’s no question Luke Fleener has been an outstanding sheriff. His commitment to the safety and protection of every citizen of Webster County is deeply felt by Sheriff Fleener and is reflected in the administration of his office. His passion to protect children from ...
Brushy Creek State Recreation Area has something to offer for everyone who likes to get outside for some fun and relaxation. The sprawling 6,000 acre park in southeastern Webster County offers plenty of room to ride your horse or your mountain bike. Its massive lake beckons people to go ...
To the editor: Back in March President Biden presented his State of the Union address. The mainstream media and Democrats promoted the address as an opportunity for Biden to showcase his mental state and put to rest the prevailing thought that he (Biden) was lacking in mental capacity to be ...
During my first term in the U.S. Senate, Congress and the White House tackled what then-House Speaker Tip O’Neill had dubbed the third rail of politics: Social Security. That’s because those who spoke up about Social Security’s finances invariably learned the topic was political ...
Personal responsibility and accountability are virtues fundamental to any functioning society. Everyone makes decisions based on different goals and aspirations, and we are all ultimately responsible for the choices that we make. Yet, contrary to common sense, President Biden has decided that ...