Category Opinion & Editorial

The U.S. Postal Service is under attack by the federal government. Prior to a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on USPS reform hearing last week, the National Newspaper Association submitted a statement to the committee and met with committee staff to share…

There is just something about a good meal that brings people together. Whether it’s family reunions, tailgating, or community festivals, special events are more special with tasty grub. While it’s no secret that good food is key, what about the dishes the food is served…

“Why did you run off secretly and deceive me? Why didn’t you tell me, so I could send you away with joy and singing to the music of timbrels and harps? You didn’t even let me kiss my grandchildren and my daughters goodbye. You have…

Dear Editor: This letter is a “thank you” to all of the people of Creswell. Today is our Anniversary of sorts. Exactly 50 years ago, on June 20, 1976, my wife Candi and I moved to Creswell. I was 19 years old. We bought a…

Dear Editor, In the June 11 issue, pg 17, the list about Creswell High, I appreciate that you listed both women’s and men’s sports with the same language. So many times, the men are “basketball,” and the women are labeled as “women’s basketball, or whatever…

Dear Editor I learned from the local NAACP president about a 1772 court decision that may have influenced the Declaration of Independence more than taxes or self-determination. Somerset v Stewart, was a case of a slave who escaped to England and his “owner” sued to…