My old feisty friend, Louise, is gone now. But boy, did she give it a good run. After 94 years, my mother’s and my dear friend wasn’t challenging her world anymore. Instead, she was amazed at her good fortune. “They take my social security and give me all this -- a warm room, a great ...
I recently heard a news item that reported that more and more states are considering a ban on smart phones in schools, and it got me thinking. Back in my school days before bus rides were provided for everyone, if you lived in town you either walked or got a ride from someone. Once you got to ...
Saturday is far from a new beginning, but for some parishioners in Forestville they are hoping it is not the end. St. Rose of Lima Church will be opening at noon Saturday to celebrate Feast Day of St. Rose of Lima. In doing so, it is inviting residents to attend the event that will be ...
By RICH BARTELL The Aug. 9 commentary by Scott Axelson and Michael Dee concludes that “tariffs are only a tax in uneducated minds suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome.” I consider my mind to be reasonably well educated on business and economics, but I struggle to find any coherent ...
A pair of Democrats in the state Assembly want to place new limits on advertising and promotions by mobile sports betting companies. Phil Steck proposes banning advertising by or on behalf of mobile sports wagering license holders during the broadcast of any live sporting event while Robert ...
Congress should handle tariffs, not the president Editor, OBSERVER: I am not a lawyer but I can read and understand simple English. The US Constitution says in Article 1, Section 8 : “The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises”. It does NOT ...