As individuals, when it comes to making an important decision, we often do our own research either through the internet, printed material or we may also ask friends or family for their advice. With regard to a city council decision, sometimes it is hard for an individual to understand how a ...
My mom was born in 1932 and grew up outside Bourbon, Indiana, a tiny town in the northern part of the state. Everyone knew everyone, and everyone read the local paper, the Bourbon News-Mirror, which they fondly nicknamed “The Bourbon Blab.” Throughout her life, no matter where she lived, ...
This week we observed one of the most under-rated occasions of the year. We celebrated the spring equinox, one of two points of the year when we have nearly 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness. It’s also the official dividing line between winter and spring. I like the spring equinox. ...
We have been learning about Mike Lamfers, who grew up on a farm east of Amiret and served with the Marines in Vietnam. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in July 1965 after graduating from Tracy High School. Mike completed boot camp, infantry training, and electronics and radio schools before ...
The social news or gossip columns in the old newspapers are always fascinating to read. A special section in the newspaper was devoted to the social media of the day. The whereabouts of local people and events were often featured in these columns. Here are a few from The News Messenger of Lyon ...
To the editor: On SBDC Day (March 20) we, the Southwest Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC), are excited to celebrated the significant contributions of SBDCs across the country, including our own. Led by Christine Fischer, our Regional Director, the Southwest Minnesota SBDC is ...