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by Robert M. Traxler Free speech does not include “hate speech,” free speech does not include incorrect speech, free speech does not include hurtful speech? This is holy grail among…

by Robert M. Traxler So, what does “Reimagine Law Enforcement” even mean? Vice President Kamala Harris has called for it a number of times over the years, one of the…

by Robert M. Traxler President Joe Biden was not forced off the 2024 ballot by the donors and power brokers — end of conversation! Anyone who thinks President Biden, a…

EDITOR'S NOTE: This column was submitted by Wayland High School graduate Mike Permoda. He recently retired from a career of bedside nursing in hospital and longterm care settings. He now…

by Robert M. Traxler President Donald Trump was shot while giving a speech at a campaign rally on 13 July in Butler Pa. The old saying, “Victory has a thousand…

by Kathy Herman Miller Packed with nutrition, beets are known to have great health benefits. I didn’t know this as a kid, just enjoyed the surprisingly great taste. Ingredients: 3…

Myrene Koch Mike Villar In the vast majority of cases, the Aug. 6 primary election ballot next month will show incumbents running unopposed. However, there are a few exceptions, but…

Corky Doxey Like so many others in this community, I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Harold “Corky” Doxey Jr. last weekend. Though I wasn’t as close…

This easy and colorful bean salad adds just the perfect touch to summer picnics and potlucks. Drain and rinse the cans of beans in a colander. Chop the veggies, and…