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The raid of the Marion (Kansas) County Record newsroom occurred just over a year ago. At the time, the newspaper world was shaken. When asked if he thought this was a harbinger of things to … more
A year and a day after an unprecedented raid on Marion County Record , former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody formally was charged Aug. 12, 2024, with interference with judicial process. The … more
As the Third District of Missouri approaches the start of a new school year, excitement and anticipation fill the air. From the rolling hills of Gasconade County to the streets of Jefferson City, our … more
Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop bullying, is helping to make schools safer OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., — Increasingly, people consider their child’s safety at school, … more
T here is an old proverb, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”  According to Wikipedia, the exact origin of this saying is “unknown, and several variations exist. … more
Dennis Whiteside, my long-time friend whom I have hunted and fished with since our college days, sent me a message about ten days ago. It went on and on about how good the fishing was about to … more
The Founding Fathers’ vision of an independent judiciary system is rooted in the U.S. Constitution and the lifetime appointment of Supreme Court Justices. Centuries ago, this principle was … more
Yes, in some respects. There are issues and strategies we disagree on between Left vs Right. There is also a lot that we have in common.   Most Missouri citizens are good people who want … more
For two decades Argentina has been under extreme liberal policies slipping more and more into a socialist country. The Government grew along with many unnecessary public works projects designed only … more
I spent a couple of days last week down in Arkansas White River country, ending up all the way down in Mt. View, restocking some my outdoor books. While at Mt View I stopped in a woodcarvers shop and … more
In case you missed it, athletes competing at the Olympic Games in Paris, France, are crying foul about the lack of meat-based protein options in the Olympic Village. “Disaster” is … more
BELLE — Most people in the area know me, or at least recognize the name, much like we all do with each other. That’s one of the reasons I love Belle. We know each other and we care. We … more
The Founding Fathers’ vision of an independent judiciary system is rooted in the U.S. Constitution and the lifetime appointment of Supreme Court Justices. Centuries ago, this principle was … more
Well, here we go again. We say goodbye to spring; not that we can tell the difference with all these hot days. The sisters are gathering again to celebrate being sisters. The month of June we gathered at the home of Mary Jo Crider. A day in the country is a treat for me. Even though I live in Wardsville with a small meadow lined with trees ... more
With the August election approaching, I want to take a minute and go through the two constitutional amendments that have been put on the August ballot. While voters may only vote for nominees on the party ballot they requested, all Missourians, regardless of party, ... more
Just 102 days before the 2024 Presidential election, the Democrats have stripped nearly 14 million voters of their right to choose their candidate. You might ask, how is Biden dropping out of the race a bad thing? Just last week ... more
Missouri County Sheriffs are elected for a term of four years and have no limit on the number of terms they can serve. At the time of filing, sheriff candidates must be 21 years old, a high school graduate or equivalent, have a valid peace officer license, ... more
After the first Presidential Debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, Biden told reporters to “focus on the number of lies he told in the debate,” not my debate performance. ... more
Constitutional County Sheriff Missouri County Sheriffs are elected for a term of four years and have no limit on the number of terms they can serve. At the time of filing, sheriff candidates … more
T his week, I would like to take up where I left off in my July 17 column when reviewing James Bradley’s book, The China Mirage .  In his book, Bradley trashes Chiang Kai-shek as … more
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