Lights, camera, action on holiday traditions

Years seem to fly by faster and faster. In just 30 days we’ll witness the end of another year.

CMS mandate driving a wedge between health care, workers

Editor's note: This editorial was written and printed before Monday's announcement of an injunction being placed on the CMS vaccine mandate. The space between a rock and a hard place is not a good place to be.

Oz’s record showing

Everything finally started to fall into place for Austin Allen in Badgerland.  Well, except for one thing.  The Nebraska co-captain had the game of his life Saturday, catching seven passes for 143 yards in Saturday’s road game at Wisconsin, a single game school record for a tight end.

TBH, LOL changes in lingo can be confusing

As we get older the word “change” carries a whole new meaning and it’s one that occurs more often and is also one of more frequent personal dread. “Change” now interrupts my comfortable routine and lifestyle more than I would like although I also must admit “change” in some instances has been good.

There is much to be thankful for this holiday season

Holiday spirit is in the air this week and with it comes a genuine feeling of thanksgiving, as well as a realization that this year, perhaps more than ever, shopping at home makes all kinds of sense.

Assignment prompts deeper look at Veterans Day

On Nov. 11 each year Americans celebrate Veterans Day. This holiday holds the purpose of honoring and celebrating all those who have served in the military. This is a fairly basic explanation of the holiday that the majority of people understand.

Classic western plots predictable, amusing

It’s been no secret in our household the Betterhalf and I don’t like the same TV shows. That’s why I have been watching some old western reruns such as Gunsmoke, Bonanza and even a few late night flicks featuring John Wayne, Audie Murphy and other stars now deceased.

Housing initiative a milestone worth celebrating in Aurora

The accolades were flowing Friday at the Bremer Center, where a year’s worth of hard work and cooperation culminated in a groundbreaking ceremony that promises to literally change the landscape of our community.

VAERS letter reflects an anti-vaccine bias

Dear Editor: In a letter to the editor in last week’s paper the VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) website was cited as having reported over 17,000 deaths in the U.S. had occurred as a result of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Push to vaccinate kids disturbing

Dear Editor: I am disturbed that the CDC has approved the jab for ages 5-11. Why are we willing to put this in the bodies of our young children when very few children in that age group have been affected by it?