Here’s the part of Terry Bartlow’s story about losing an eye as a young boy and some of the ensuing experiences that resulted. — J.T. Knoll  more

Next month's 469 midterm congressional elections pit Republican candidates against Democrats in a vital struggle for control of Capitol Hill. But there are other ways than through the prism of party to view the November campaign. more

As the saying goes, if it's not broken, don't fix it. I agree with this philosophy, but with one caveat: You can always add more cheese — especially when making a potato gratin. more

Thanks to all who cheered on the staff as we walked alongside the bookmobile in Saturday’s PSU Homecoming Parade. more

A short time ago, my wife made us some BLT sandwiches. Well, as I don’t eat iceberg lettuce, mine was a BT sandwich, but I digress. more

Where have the first 10 months of 2022 gone? Time seems to pass so quickly and now we are getting ready to celebrate Halloween in just a few days. more

Eight feet swing. I recently took a boat ride in a tidal river in the Carolina low country. My friend handling the boat told me the water was 24 feet deep but could swing eight feet either way, depending on the tide. more

According to him, Kansas Game Warden Austin Sievert has the perfect job. After all, he gets to hang out outdoors all day long and play with his dog.  more

We are in the midst of another election season. This means that we as a community have the opportunity to engage with elected officials from the governor to our local county commissioners and exercise the power of our vote to influence the direction of our state, towns, and counties across the board.   more

I discovered a couple of weeks back that I have a lot in common with Anne Rice, the Gothic novelist best known for “Interview with the Vampire,” the 1976 book that in 1994 became a popular film starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt.  more