Thanks a lot, Jesse. You burned us good this time. Here we were, waiting for you to declare your intent on running for a senate seat this year, and we got squat. » Full Story

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On May 8th of 1886, the soft drink Coca Cola was invented by Dr. John Pemberton, a pharmacist from Atlanta, Ga. » Full Story

Part I

Elmer Swanson is retired in Balaton, but he was born and spent his early years on a farm in rural Garvin where he attended country school in District 52. » Full Story

Sometimes the past hurts. Perhaps that hurt is from a childhood bully who criticized the way you looked or the way you acted. » Full Story

An empty glass jar, two kids, a garden and miracles can happen. » Full Story

Dear Trooper Kathy: I just saw another child locked in a parked car. » Full Story

Living here Out In The Middle Of Nowhere means that it's often difficult to get a decent dose of culture. » Full Story

I've always been intrigued by words. I thought that spelling bees were fun when I was in school and I like to watch the kids compete in spelling bees when they have it televised on TV. » Full Story

During the last part of May; shortly before Memorial Day, my husband headed for his favorite fishing hole. He would be gone for about six days.

I had made some plans, too. » Full Story

Baseball is America’s pastime. It’s also a game known for its numbers. » Full Story