Let me say something that I know isn’t going to win me any popularity contests and will likely have me blasted on social media once again: I support property taxes. After decades of covering local government for newspapers, I have had the unique experience to see their value, despite the hardened op...

My family gathered for a lovely visit this past week at my home in the great providence of Trout. My sister breezed in from up north, my brother and his wife drove in, and my young 89-year-old daddy was among the crowd. Of course, my sons and their wives, my girl Vic, and all the grand ‘kiddos’ were...

There has been, and will be, much commentary as we approach July 4th. However, it will never be enough to capture or express the significance of that date. July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. Other than the Bible itself, no document has had a more profound e...

Before the first bomb of Epic Fury had been dropped, Iranian officials defiantly informed President Trump’s negotiators—who have diligently tried to a...

Social media today is one of those things that most people either love or hate. It’s definitely one of those things that if used in the wrong way can ...

I have a confession to make. I don’t like heights. I never have. Whether I’m standing on a rooftop, looking down from a tall building, or peering over...