Several years ago, I had a brush with fame. I got the chance to meet Bernie Taupin, the guy who has written the lyrics for Elton John’s songs for virtually all of my life. More...
Supposedly the term “Black Friday” originated in Philadelphia, PA close to 50 years ago and was used to denote the date retailers began turning a profit in their books, which put them in the black for the year. More...
Inside the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center
Few church-state issues spark more argument in 21st century America than crosses, Ten Commandments and other religious symbols on public property. More...
It was only a brief paragraph, but it was enough for us to take pause to remember the true intent of Thanksgiving. Its author intended it for a limited audience of friends, people who were valued from times before and remain so today. More...
With no announcement Monday that the Congressionally empowered Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or Super Committee, of six Republicans and six Democrats had reached agreement on a deficit reduction plan those sitting on the edge of their More...
By Tim O’Rourke Manager Roscommon County Road Commission
Well it’s that time of year again. Winter is fast approaching but we’ve gotten off to a great start. The Roscommon County Road Commission is prepared to deal with the snow and ice that we certainly can expect. More...
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