Question: The other day I came across a railroad crossing sign with the word “EXEMPT” placed on it. What is that all about? Answer: An X-shaped sign identifies a railroad crossing. If there is more than one track, a sign below the crossbuck indicates the number of tracks. Warning signs, ...
Three springs ago, a despicable derecho ravaged our region. We eventually engaged a scrap iron guy to haul away some of the wreckage the storm had created at my parents’ farm. It was gratifying to think that the steel from our ruined grain bins was going to be recycled, perhaps into new grain ...
After an active year of building construction in 2024, the city of Marshall is anticipating another busy construction season that is starting to begin with the warmer months ahead. In the city, the Community Planning Department is responsible for ensuring that new construction and remodeling ...
Spring is a time of growth, not only in the natural world as tightly wrapped buds unfurl and create the green canopy and carpet around us, expanding their branches and their bound but also in the opportunities provided to expand our reach to others in the outdoors. With the warming days, ...
Many times during my journey, I’ve been told to pay attention. From wherever my mind was at the moment, I was jerked back into the current reality. During my collegiate undergraduate years, I had a summer job working at a neighbor’s farm. The fellow was a very good man, and his entire ...
To the editor: Why is your pet my responsibility? There are so many of us who share the same problem and the problem is your pets. Don’t get me wrong, I love animals. I just choose not to own them. There are many others who also choose not to keep pets for whatever reason may be. There are ...