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Ask a Trooper

Question: I would like more information on trailer hitch ball sizes and why they have different sizes? Answer: There are four different trailer hitch ball sizes. Each size has a different weight rating related to the trailer you are pulling. It is very important to make sure you always use ...

Laying groundwork for strong start this fall

Even with most students and staff out of our buildings, summer is a busy and important season at Marshall Public Schools. Summer learning is well underway across all grade levels, with students building connections, strengthening skills, and continuing their academic journeys. This time of ...

On the Porch

For this column, I often share social news or the gossip columns from the old newspapers. The social news is always fascinating to read and a lot can be learned of local people and events from the communities in Lyon County. For this article, I’m going to share the classifieds from one of the ...

A Vesta Boy – Dave Hansvick — High school and beyond

We have been learning about David Hansvick, who grew up in Vesta during the 1950s and ‘60s. Dave enjoyed his high school years as he had friends, greater mobility, and some teachers he respected. “The social studies teachers, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Duxstad, were always good. Mrs. Sales was ...

‘It is the right thing to do’

You may be familiar with the saying, "It is the right thing to do." Throughout our week, we often engage in various actions simply because they align with this principle — whether it's helping a neighbor, assisting a friend, or picking up litter that isn’t ours. There are countless examples ...

Ravishing radishes

Every morning at this time of year I go outside and dig in the dirt for my breakfast. This isn’t because we’re destitute. It’s because I have this scandalous craving for radishes. As with many things, fresher is always better. And it’s impossible to be any fresher than eating food ...