It’s hard not to be moved by the recent coverage of tornadoes that devastated homes and even an elementary school in Oklahoma. As of press time, the death toll was downgraded from 51 to 24 after initial reports had 20 children being among the dead. Obviously with the devastation, the death toll will likely rise quickly as responders are able to continue their search. Some of the elements from the
For some time, many voters who didn’t color in the oval next to President Barack Obama’s name on election day believed the media was biased in favor of the winning party. Two stories that broke this past week involving the administration and the media do bring to light some reasons for concern no matter what side of the political aisle a person is on. First came the report of showing
— Editor’s Note: The editor’s “Schott in the Dark” weekly editorial will return for the May 15 issue. Rebecca French Smith, of Columbia, Mo. is a multimedia specialist for the Missouri Farm Bureau, the state’s largest farm organization. by Rebecca French Smith As the saying goes, be careful what you wish for…or pray for…you just might get it. Last year, at this time, crop planting was more than half finished;
For Christians, attending church is one of the most important aspects of their faith. It gives them the opportunity to fellowship with other believers, serve those in need, and take time to stand still, relax, and reflect on the progress in their relationship with Jesus Christ. While Saturdays and Sundays are the most commonly chosen days for the Sabbath, many churches through the years have also held mid-week services that
As our economic times continue to hit individual and business taxpayers more and more, the last thing any of us want to hear about is the promise of more taxes. Tax increases might range from local and state/federal initiatives, increases in property taxes, or changes in the health care system. My home state of Maryland has recently set a deadline of July 1 for 10 counties along with the City
I had all the intentions in the world to write my editorial this week about the insane “rain tax” my home state of Maryland is instituting. But then came Monday and I was like so many in the area being captivated by the breaking events that took place at the conclusion of this year’s Boston Marathon. As of press time, three people have been killed as the result of two
A political asylum case involving a German family is not something that is normally on my mind. That changed when I read the story of the Romeike family. The Romeikes fled Germany in 2008 to come to the United States to escape fear of religious persecution. Uwe and Hannelore Romeike wanted to home school their children. Unfortunately, in Germany, home schooling is banned because they don’t want what they describe
Vandalia’s Board of Aldermen unanimously passed a measure to prohibit livestock/farm animals
The Community R-VI School District celebrated its Class of 2013 during a
Vandalia’s Board of Aldermen unanimously passed a measure to prohibit livestock/farm animals
The Community R-VI School District celebrated its Class of 2013 during a
The junior high girls track and field team recently celebrated their successful
The Van-Far Junior High boys track and field team celebrated its recent
Terry and Joy Hoyt of Laddonia, Mo. would like to announce the
Terry and Linda Witte, of Vandalia, will be celebrating their 40th Wedding