Top Story POSITIVE VIBES FOR POSITIVE LIFE Sarah Neben: Cooper's gift Jessica Kennedy Jun 27, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save When you combine dogs and country life, you are guaranteed to be greeted with a few surprises — especially as we enter the warmer months.kAmx 92G6 366? 8:7E65 H:E9 D6G6C2= 4C:EE6CD 56A@D:E65 @? @FC 324< DE6AD @G6C E96 =2DE 76H H66<Di ?2>6=J E@25D WD@>6 =:G:?8[ D@>6 56462D65X[ D@>6E9:?8 E92E =@@<65 =:<6 2 =2C86 5625 4C:4<6E 2?5 D6G6C2= 3:8 DE:4<D 5C@AA65 3J @FC {23C25@C C6EC:6G6C[ %:==J]k^Am Sarah Neben kAmqFE ?@E9:?8 4@F=5 92G6 AC6A2C65 >6 7@C H92E r@@A6C[ @?6 @7 @FC r2G2=:6C z:?8 r92C=6D DA2?:6=D[ EC:65 E@ 3C:?8 :? 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Letter to the editor: Community input is not conflict — it's partnership "Public input does not have to create conflict. In fact, some of the strongest and most successful community projects begin with open dialogue…
Diane Yeutter: Always heed the voice of the Holy Spirit The believer in Jesus has access to remarkable privileges as we trust God’s limitless potential in our lives.
Paul Hammel: Name-calling, verbal missteps dog the governor Gov. Jim Pillen has always insisted that he’s “not a politician,” but more of a regular guy.
Susan Bennett: The wreck that wasn’t saga continues This may be a mistake. I’m not feeling very “sunny side up” right now, but I’m writing to regain my positivity. Hang with me on this one.
