Having pride in what is here

It’s incredibly easy to think about what people or communities don’t have. It’s part of human nature to simply want more. When that is not enough, they want even more.When it comes to cities, there are certain limitations in place.

The American middle class is shrinking

We’re pleased to report the American middle class is indeed “hollowing out” — because ever more Americans are earning their way into higher income brackets.

New beginnings matter to most

It may not have felt like January of late outside with the warmer weather, but this month issues a heavy dose of new beginnings and change.Opportunities abound at this time of year and it’s no different in Clinton, as change is definitely in the air.

It all depends on the meaning of ‘run’

There have been two parts to the political world’s reaction to the American operation that deposed and captured Nicolas Maduro. The first part was to marvel at what Brit Hume called the “extraordinary level of skill, technology and daring” on the part of American forces and leadership.

Trump’s attack on Venezuela is illegal

ver the past few months, President Trump has deployedO an imposing militaryforce in the Caribbean to threaten Venezuela. Until recently, the president used that force — an aircraft carrier, at least seven other warships, scores of aircraft and 15,000 U.S.

Year changes, questions stay the same

Anew year, the same questions. The turning of the calendar page doesn’t necessarily mean that the country has turned a page.

Keeping track of top news stories

Most people love top 10 lists around this time of year as a way of remembering what happened. The Clinton Daily News typically reminds readers about what the top news stories were for each year.

The heart of Trump’s deportation push

You’ve probably heard commentators say that under President Donald Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, is arresting and deporting a huge number of illegal immigrants who have no criminal record.

‘Slow down and smell the cheeses’

MONTREAL – Michael Finnerty finally has woken up. His awakening is a lesson for us all – in personal struggle and purpose, in renewal and redemption.Thus, a perfect tale for anyone contemplating a New Year’s resolution.

‘Old Christmas’ in southern highlands

Candles in farmhouse windows can shine a long way on dark nights in the Blue Ridge Mountains.