Editorials

Armageddon and Old Lace

By Gordon Hopkins Science makes life better.Overall, I mean. Yes, I admit science has given the world a few clunkers,…

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Spring Fever Strikes Again

By Randy Grosse First Published March 19, 1982As is the case with most area residents (I hate to admit this…

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Building Trust

A new study by the Media Insight Project finds young people are following the news. Nearly 80 percent of Americans…

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Memories of a Coal Miner’s Daughter

Music legend Loretta Lynn died this week at the age of 90. Rather than a fan’s tribute, FJN thought it…

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Bunnies in the Courtroom

By Gordon Hopkins "The other day when I was walking through the woods, I saw a rabbit standing in front…

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Drip…Drip…Drip

By Gordon Hopkins Houses are pretty nifty.They keep you warm when it is cold, and vice versa. They keep you…

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Portrait of a Farmer

By Don Shearon First Published October 14, 1971With Fairbury's Chamber of Commerce preparing to host its 22nd annual agri-business banquet…

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Don’t They Know How to Do Politics in Jefferson County?

By Gordon Hopkins So last night I covered the Jefferson County candidate’s forum. It was a fine example of American…

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A Good Way to Develop Ulcers

By Don Shearon First Published October 2, 1971Webster defines an “administrator” as “one that administers, especially public affairs.”This isn't too…

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Art-ificial Intelligence

Guest Editorial by A.I.491633-X Humans are a competitive species. It is in their nature to compete, to challenge an opponent,…

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