Opinion

Typical day, not always easy on state lawmakers During the recent 2018 Midterm Elections, there was much talk about the duties of our state elected officials. by Maylon T. Rice Columnist - February 20, 2019

Praying for a difference I was raised in the countryside in central Florida. My backyard was undeveloped wild land, with creeks, palmettos, cypress and snakes. Alligators, too! I could ... by Ron Wood - February 20, 2019

Thank you for sharing Miss Mollie Miss Mollie Gross -- Outstanding Volunteer by Faye Pyatt and Dwayne Bella Vista - February 20, 2019

Who will be the Democratic 'Huck Finn'? The 2020 election is "only" 23 months away. This means, of course, that the media, right and left, are already foaming at the mouth over who will, should, won't... by Devin Houston Write On - February 20, 2019

Tales From the Road: The Calaveras Jumping Frog I had no idea what to expect when Carol and I came to San Andreas to visit our son and his family. Our first three nights were in Angels Camp, just 11 miles sou... by Gene Linzey - February 20, 2019

'At what cost?' At What Cost? by Kevin Dooley Bella Vista - February 13, 2019

Valentine's Day every day The first time ever I saw her face, I was mesmerized. She lit up the room with her big smile and her effervescent personality. I was smitten, dumbfounded. She w... by Ron Wood - February 13, 2019

Perception of 'tax cut' equals win for Governor By the time this missive gets into ink and printed on the newsprint page you hold in front of you, Gentle Readers, the planned 2, 4, 5.9 tax plan conceived by G... by Maylon T. Rice Columnist - February 13, 2019

Valentine's Day thoughts Contrary to popular belief, Valentine's Day is not a celebration of romantic love, nor is it to commemorate the third century killing of St. Valentine by Roman ... by Devin Houston Write On - February 12, 2019