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Opinion

Books and Beyond

Local Columns

I have manila folders where I’ve saved the Books & Beyond columns I’ve written. Since March is my birthday month, I thought a gift to me would be researching the history of writing these columns. So I’ll write a brief description of each March column, beginning in 2015. 2015: ...

Second hip surgery spurs health care thoughts

Community Voices

Last week was truly a repeat experience for me, a true case of deja vu. I underwent my second hip replacement surgery in the past four years. I wrote my column last week on Tuesday, had surgery on Wednesday, and have recovered enough to produce new column for you this week. My second hip ...

Information on the Emerald Ash Borer

Local Columns

As a Master Gardener, I and the group of Master Gardeners who are in Lyon County, are here to help the public with questions about your gardens, your trees and shrubs or other questions you may have regarding gardening in a general sense. As we turn the page and move into spring, one of the ...

Common misconceptions about 529 plans

Local Columns

Many families and individuals who want effective and efficient ways to save for education expenses often turn to the ever-popular 529 plan, which offers wide-ranging tax benefits. In recent years, the scope of 529 savings plan has expanded with several new features, many of which are often ...

Is Trump telling Fischbach what to say?

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: I attended a tele town hall with Michelle Fischbach today. She stated her district is just to large to do in person town halls. I was not chosen to ask a question, but I listened to all the others that were. Someone did bring up tax cuts. The question was about the 4 ½ ...

Marshall native not a ‘radical lunatic’

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: My friend “Taylor” grew up in Marshall, attending church, participating in sports, graduating from MHS. Inspired by their parents’ public service as educators, “Taylor” worked abroad for aid organizations after college. While completing an MA in public policy at the ...