Opinion
Taking Christmas seriously
Local columns
We all know that God works in mysterious ways. Recently, I was deeply moved at a theatrical production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." This is the famous and popular tale of the transformation and redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge from a rasping, grasping old miser into a lovable, ...
NY to feature patriotic ball for NYE, kicking off US 250th birthday year
Local columns
After the crystal ball drops on New Year's Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue to usher in 2026 and kick off months of celebrations for the nation's upcoming 250th birthday. The patriotic touches at this year's Times Square gathering, including a second ...
Almanac for Dec. 29, 2025
Editorial
Today is Monday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2025. There are two days left in the year. Today in history: In 1890, the Wounded Knee massacre took place in South Dakota as more than 250 Lakota people were killed by U.S. troops sent to disarm them. Also on this date: In 1170, Thomas Becket, ...
Saying thanks for a number of reasons
Editorial
This week’s bouquets go to – From Dan and Gay Kleikamp: We want to thank all the police officers who participated in Shop With a Cop on Saturday, Dec. 13. I was at Walmart when they were there and they were so patient with the kids, and the kids were so excited and took gift buying very ...
