OPINION: Dying in the Klondike Saloon
The coroner's jury heard all the evidence and, with little doubt as to their findings, rendered its decision. "The deceased came to his death by violence, to w…
The coroner's jury heard all the evidence and, with little doubt as to their findings, rendered its decision. "The deceased came to his death by violence, to w…
There's no other place I'd rather be than rural Missouri. There is something a little special about forgetting to grab the keys from my truck and knowing it wi…
Some bikes are geared so low a rider could almost pedal up the side of a building. No need to be Low Gear Louie to ride up the side of The Ledger office buildi…
Change is a constant in the evolution of societies, and small local communities are no exception. However, creating and sustaining change in these local settin…
It must be the season to write a book. Maybe it's the political climate or something, but there seem to be many politicians these days wanting to express thems…
James A. Haught will release a new critical research book in January titled "Religion's Sudden Decline: What's Causing It and What Comes Next?" by Oxford Unive…
In working with communities over the years, I often come across local communities that pride themselves in having no property restrictions, zoning, or permitti…
Food publications -- blogs, magazines and newspapers -- spend a lot of time and effort creating show-stopping Thanksgiving menus featuring new and unusual reci…
It seems like politics, and, yes, politicians, have a way of making everything they touch complicated. Oh, sure, those elected officials talk a good game and p…
As I have worked with dozens of communities and hundreds of businesses over the years, one thing has proven accurate 100% of the time. Great leadership brings …
Small local communities often face challenges in staying vibrant and connected. In the digital age, the media can be a powerful tool for small communities to t…
In November, the bugs go away, but the cold comes on -- dress accordingly if you go outside to do some stargazing.
Jim Rohn once said, "Your life does not get better by chance; it gets better by change."
This country's unrest between 1861 and 1865 manifested itself in the form of the great and terrible Civil War. Many of this nation's finest waved goodbye to th…