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On the Lighter Side
By Don Shearon First Published December 15, 1972WOULD I LIE TO YOU?A radio commentator sharing our breakfast cereal the other…
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Come
Come is an interesting word. It has many definitions, according to Webster. 1. to move toward draw near, as come…
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The Golden Eyes of Bombay
By Gordon Hopkins Two of my three cats are black. It was not a conscious decision. Having cats at all…
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Support the Supporters
By Devin Lovgren In a society often focused on personal achievements and individual progress, the importance of supporting those who…
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Looking Back
LOOKING BACK1904A Hastings firm was buying potatoes at Powell for shipment at 25 cents a bushel. Hannibal Helvey had raised…
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A (Not So) Grand Experiment
By Gordon Hopkins So, imagine that your house is on fire. What is your first response? By any chance, is…
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Gage County
By Don Schuller 8/21/23 Committee meeting:The county board discussed the contents of the letter to be sent to the Planning…
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World War II’s “Second Front”
By Gordon HopkinsSome citizens are looking to resurrect a long vanished item from Fairbury City Park in downtown Fairbury: a…
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Reviving Fairbury
By Devin Lovgren Fairbury, a town renowned for its rich history and tight-knit community, is facing a crucial challenge that…
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Crickets
By Gordon Hopkins There are a lot of weighty issues on the editorial pages of today's issue, leaving me little…
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