“These are the times that try men’s souls”
Be Well “These are the times that try men’s souls…” – Thomas Paine, December 1776 Although Mr. Paine’s quote – and please, if you have not, do read the entire…
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How would this situation have looked in the 70s and 80s?
Sandwiched My father-in-law called me last week with today’s column topic. He thought it would be interesting to talk about how our society would have dealt with being locked down…
County hides behind HIPAA
Doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see flaws in this logic Publisher’s Perspective On Monday, Hamilton County officials issued a statement saying city-by-city COVID-19 data would not be released to…
The up of the downside
From the Heart Hello friends! This week I have turned over my keyboard to my daughter, Emily. She and her husband, Drew, and their nine-year-old son, Aiden, and seven-year-old daughter,…
CARES Act offers help for investors, small businesses
Cicero Edward Jones As we go through the coronavirus crisis, we are all, first and foremost, concerned about the health of our loved ones and communities. But the economic implications…
Feeling down? Go help others
Sandwiched I’ve always believed that helping others is the best way to help yourself. Now, more than ever, we need to be reaching out – virtually or at a safe…
Big upgrade planned for 4-H fairgrounds
Tell us about it . . . The County Line Over the next few years, the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds is likely to take on a new and improved appearance….
Public safety planning, training both essential
By SUE MAKI County Council Candidate The current global pandemic crisis we are experiencing proves that no community is immune to the potential hazards of life. Whether it be a…
Remembering Tom Coburn
By VICTORIA SPARTZ State Senator Our nation lost a great American on Saturday due to his years-long battle with cancer. Former U.S. Senator Coburn was a strong and principled conservative…
Why not disclose accurate data on COVID-19 spread?
Publisher’s Perspective One of the most frequent questions I’ve been asked over the past couple weeks is, “What areas of the county are being hit the hardest with COVID-19?” From…