Opinion
The month of May is filled with the many ceremonies of young people finishing school and being recognized for their accomplishments. And, if you happen to belo…
by Staff Reports June 8, 2023On April 8, 2024, there will be a total eclipse of the sun that will be visible near where most of the readers of this column live. Now is the time to prepare …
by David Cater June 1, 2023She asked if I liked to dance. "Do you know how to; I mean, do you like to dance?"
by By Stan Fine, Columnist June 1, 2023Father's Day may be June 18 this year, but every day is special to those who hold the title of Dad. Nothing makes a more profound change in a man than becoming…
by By Caleb Jones [email protected] June 1, 2023On Memorial Day, millions of American families will take time to honor the memory of the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military.
by By Veronica Raussin Special to McDonald County Press May 25, 2023Small and local communities play a significant role in the development of our country. It has occurred to me that in the three-plus years of writing this colum…
by By John Newby Building Main Street, not Wall Street May 25, 2023It is thought that the so-called Pineville-Powell Mike's Fork tornado of April 18th, 1880, was born about one mile south of the small town of Pineville, Missou…
by By Stan Fine, Columnist May 18, 2023In the days when typewriters ruled the newsroom, stories submitted to editors on paper ended with a simple series of characters:
by Rusty Turner May 18, 2023Tourism has proven to be a powerful force for economic development worldwide in recent years.
by By John Newby Building Main Street, not Wall Street May 11, 2023When I take a good hard look at the world around me, my heart is saddened. The cruel intentions and blatant intolerance of some of the people I see cause me to…
by By Stan Fine, Columnist May 4, 2023As an amateur astronomer, it is easy for me to neglect the moon. Over the last 50-plus years I have been observing phenomena in the night sky, I have seen the …
by David Cater May 4, 2023As local communities continue to navigate the challenges of the modern economy, one key strategy for survival is betting on small businesses. Small businesses …
by By John Newby Building Main Street, not Wall Street May 4, 2023A cold glass of milk is mighty tasty when it comes straight from the cow and served with a slice of warm apple pie.
by Flip Putthoff April 27, 2023Supporting local businesses has long been recognized as a key factor in economic growth and community development. Studies consistently show that when consumer…
by By John Newby Building Main Street, not Wall Street April 27, 2023In 1941 Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Armstrong of Jacket, Missouri, invited more than forty relatives, friends and neighbors to celebrate their golden anniversary. The co…
by By Stan Fine, Columnist April 20, 2023