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Opinion

Executive Order 14159: The Way of the Gun

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: On July 4, 2026 we might be 250 years old. In 1814, John Adams, the sixth President of the United States wrote, “Remember. Democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts and murders itself. There never was a Democracy Yet, that did not commit suicide.” What do you ...

Methodical mentorships

Local Columns

Rough weather weekends in January which keep me off the ice often have me planning out adventures for the months to come, but they also give me an opportunity to look ahead for those times I can share the outdoors not only with my kids, but the next generation of hunters and anglers who might ...

Let’s come together

Local Columns

It always inspires me when I experience it. While having a coffee chat recently, I was sitting with a pal and we were, obviously, solving all the issues surrounding us. As people entered the coffee shop, they would smile as they heard our amazingly intelligent talk. Every once in awhile, ...

The purse

Community Voices

Astronomers tell us that somewhere out in the vastness of space there are curious objects known as black holes. Formed during the collapse of super-huge stars, these things are so massive and their gravity so intense that nothing — not even light or Harry Houdini — can escape the clutches ...

On the Porch

Local Columns

Many businesses give promotional items to their customers as a way of expressing thank you for your business. The Lyon County Museum has many promotional items from area businesses past and present. The promotional items vary greatly. Examples include: pencils, pens, notepads, calendars, coffee ...

Anniversary of Star Trek brings back basement memories

Community Voices

Sometimes I’m surprised by parade units in the Tournament of Roses Parade and Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. It might be a band from the Upper Midwest, a new giant balloon, a colorful float or some other attraction. There’s usually at least one surprise each year. Earlier this month the ...