The Gaza War may end, but peace remains elusive Mel Gurtov Some QuestionsHamas has accepted Donald Trump’s plan for ending the Gaza war. Under the…
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The festJudy Conlin Every year it seems a little harder to drag all my books and bookselling paraphernalia downtown for the Pumpkin Fest, despite all…
We can overcome sinSheryl Boldt Has disobeying God ever worked out well for you? Me neither. At least not in the long run. Thankfully, the…
Slim Randles The sign in front of the gas station says “Unleaded, 3.39, special on Colt .357 Magnum, six-inch barrel.”Visitors here in the valley do…
Dean RidingsAmerica’s Newspapers Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection—residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open, and…
PearlJudy Conlin A new lady has rolled into our life. She is quite pretty; rather sporty looking; and amenable to going wherever I want to…
Something to crow about Nancy Kennedy One of my favorite YouTube videos shows a crow in Russia figuring out how to sled down a snowy…
What if we didn’t pray for our pastors?Sheryl Boldt What kind of impact does your pastor’s influence have on your church, your community, your family?…
Preventing World War III Jerry Tetalman Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the major countries of the world have been aligning in two different blocs:…
Slim Randles “I think it’s disgusting and weird and unnatural and it should be outlawed!” the tall cowboy said, coming to rest at the philosophy…




