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Opinion

That burns

Local Columns

Cresting the western edge of a recently-added favorite section of public access land on my phone’s hunting app, the private acreage to the south came easily into view. It was noticeable this particular morning not due to the yellow border signs or the old fenceline that separated my hunting ...

Calf pen politics

Community Voices

Another presidential election is rapidly bearing down upon us. As in previous elections, polls show that the candidate many Americans prefer is the one named None Of The Above. Why is this? What is the cause of this widespread voter dissatisfaction? The answer lies in one of the most ...

Vote for Schwartz for city council

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: As Marshall voters in Ward #2 reflect on the strong pool of candidates for City Council, please consider Amanda Schwartz for this position. She is a life-long resident of Marshall, a mother of young children and owner/operator of a small business. She is also actively involved ...

Vote for Sturrock to serve on city council

Letters to the Editor

To the editor: David Sturrock is running for Marshall City Council in Ward Two. I have known David for many years through his work in our community. He has volunteered for a number of community groups, including Cub and Boy Scouts, the Chamber of Commerce and for his church. As a parent ...

What does the future of Social Security mean for your retirement?

Local Columns

Social Security remains a critical component of most American’s retirement plans and questions persist around its long-term solvency. While the number of Social Security beneficiaries is expected to continuously grow over the next decade, payments into the program via payroll taxes are likely ...