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January 24, 2026

Funny Papers Again Column | A Way to Get a Barrelful of Hope and a Scold for Regular Readers

Steve Wilson
There has been a bit of a ruckus over some recent comments made on social media, a lousy debate forum as it offers space for quick one-sentence responses; such responses often just a curse word or two and the suggestion the commenter go to...

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Local column by Lucy Jensen

Funny Papers Again Column | 2026: Clearing Out the Old and Dealing With the New

Steve Wilson
It is one week into the new year and I have been clearing out old notes on scratch paper and photos and videos from my cell phone, some of which will appear in this column while the rest either ends up in the waste...

Funny Papers Again Column | The Last Goodbye Is the Hardest

When I began writing this week’s column I had it in my mind, and in my notes, to cover high school stage productions, local law armory and a couple other short pieces. But, as the old saying goes, ā€œstuff happensā€ (paraphrased for publication) and...

Funny Papers Again Column | Let Freedom of the Press Reign, but Don’t Let It Rule

In a short conversation with a man I’ve known for decades I mentioned how hard it can sometimes be to conjure up a topic for this column; he agreed by saying if such a task were left to him, he’d probably get run out...

Worthy to Print Column | Bad to the Bone

Aren’t emotions the weirdest things? They can make you feel so good or bad depending on the situation. If you read my scribbling last week, you might remember that my two sons were going to take me out for a night on the town...

Guest Column | A Call to Action for Heart Health

Mee Memorial Healthcare System Rena Salamacha
Every February, the nation comes together to recognize American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease.Ā  It’s essential to be aware that even though heart disease is a significant health issue across America, many heart-related illnesses are preventable. Risk factors for...

Worthy to Print Column | Close Call

George Worthy
I’m back, did you miss me? The past couple of weeks have been interesting to say the least. As I look ahead to challenges that we all face everyday, I try to see the positive side as well. Take last week for instance; I...

Window on the World Column | NashVegas

Lucy Jensen
Ever since my sister passed, my daughter and I have been wont to follow her lead and give each other experiences instead of merchandise for special occasions. I was so delighted when the kid gave me concert tickets for Christmas. I love concerts, I...

Guest Column | Transportation: Surviving 2020 with Hope and Resiliency

It would be an understatement to say that 2020 has been a difficult year. By all standards, our world seems to have been turned upside down. From the small things that we took for granted, to larger, more important things, like our relationships with...
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