I’ve been wanting to check out the Sportsmen’s Barbershop since I arrived in Marshall 10 years ago. I recall my dad taking me to the local barbershop in Neenah, Wisconsin, when I was a youngster. I only remember my dad talking about sports with the barber. Later, while working in ...

Happy birthday to us! Next Saturday, our country will be 250 years old. I have been around for seventy of those. So, I’ve seen some things. We are just back from a trip to Europe. One of the advantages of traveling is perspective. Looking at America from across the ocean is like astronauts ...

It hasn’t been an ordinary summer for motorists who drive the streets of Marshall on a daily basis. It’s been a season of road construction on East College Drive between Main Street and Bruce Street. Both intersections at the ends of the construction zone have been closed for at least ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...