A big problem that needs fixed

In the weeks leading up to Tuesday’s primary election, voters in Custer County were bombarded with campaign literature trying to shed a dim light on a variety of candidates they didn’t want elected.

DeSantis overtakes Trump in New Hampshire

National polls show former President Donald Trump with a commanding lead over all other Republicans for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. The group includes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is in a distant second place but is widely seen as the new front-runner should Trump decide not to run.

As the man said, know when to fold ’em

As far as I’m concerned, Joe Biden is a national hero: the savior of our democracy, and as decent a man as has ever occupied the Oval Office. They ought to put up his statue on courthouse squares across America.But Biden should not run for reelection in 2024.

Our great homes face new, old challenges

The Great Lakes: Great venue for hunting and harvest by Indigenous people and vast movements of population and manufactured products. Great resources for a thirsty and energy-hungry continent. Great effect on the culture of the two countries that share these great waterways.And great challenges.

Lonely cousin needs something to occupy her time

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a cousin who is getting up in age and who seems to be incredibly lonely. She calls me several times a week, obsessing over one thing or another. She is retired, and I am still working.

Enjoy that morning cup of joe and its health benefits

Dear Doctors: Where do we stand on coffee these days? It seems like there's always a new study that says either coffee is healthy or that it's bad for you. I've even read that coffee helps your brain stay sharp. I love my daily morning cup and hope that the most recent news about coffee is good.

A clear and present danger

Orthodox conservative and loyal Republican J. Michael Luttig was appointed to the federal bench by President Bush 41 and was often mentioned as a possible Supreme Court nominee. So when he appeared before the Congressional committee investigating the insurrection of Jan.

Wading through the political mire

Wading through the toxic sludge of the current election cycle makes the aroma coming from a sewage plant smell good.

Biden lets in 1 million illegal border crossers

Have you been following the court case Biden v. Texas? It’s not in the headlines every day, but court filings in the case are giving us the best picture yet of what the Biden administration is doing on the U.S.-Mexico border. And the news is very, very bad.

Clinton friendly hospitality

Dear Editor,Grace and I recently spent the night in Clinton and dined at Lucille’s. We are traveling through from east Tennessee going west until we need to turn around.I spoke briefly with a Clinton couple about the menu.