We’ve all had complaints at one time or another about government and what we consider to be its failures. We’ve all had concerns about rising taxes and how that money is spent. It turns out that in small-town America, governance requires participation, collaboration and a variety of ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — "Mr. President, this is the gavel used to enact the 'big, beautiful bill,'" House Speaker Mike Johnson said at a White House signing ceremony on the Fourth of July. "I want you to have it," he said. Handing over the gavel delighted President Donald Trump who, seated ...
WASHINGTON — It has been painfully obvious, ever since the presidential election last November, that the Democratic Party's brand is in tatters. This week, a Quinnipiac University poll revealed that congressional Democrats have a minuscule 19% approval rating -- an all-time low in the ...
By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Monday, July 21, the 202nd day of 2025. There are 163 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 21, 1925, the so-called 'Monkey Trial' ended in Dayton, Tennessee, with John T. Scopes found guilty of violating state law for ...
This week’s bouquets go to: From: Mary Ann Krause of Rapid River: This is my first letter to the editor. I’ve had three occasions to call 911. Each occurrence had the same response - excellent! The phone operator was kind and helpful, the EMTs were prompt, knowledgeable and caring, the ...