There’s a big mess in Mason. This month alone an alderman has been indicted and the chief of police has been relieved of his duties, then reinstated. In November, a city clerk was indicted on cha...
Makin' My Mark Every few years Christmas would come in the hottest time of the year. A celebration, some gifts, time off from work, feasting and a window for visiting with friends and kindred. A huge gatherin’...
Mason has a lot of housekeeping to do The town of Mason has been experiencing more than its share of bad luck — and negative attention from law enforcement and, frankly, from this newspaper. We’d prefer not to run stories about ...
Times change, but manners stay the same If you had asked me either three years ago or last month what was the one thing I cannot leave the house without (or be in my house without for that matter), I would have quickly and surely respon...
Summer really doesn't have to break the bank Let’s face it: money doesn’t grow on trees. It’s a sad realization, I know, but it’s true. And when you have a large family it’s hard to do too many family-friendly activities without breaking th...
When Daddy bought our home place in the metropolis of downtown Rosemark many decades ago he immediately began making plans for a garden. The weather was still real bad but he would go out to the n...
Once Daddy was satisfied with the structure of the barn and the positive lay out for a garden he bought our home place from Mr. Walter. He commenced making plans, but all this scheming was slow to...
Sometimes a little braggin’ will go a long way. Daddy and I had our own personalized rat killin’ and no one was invited. I helped. Yep. With my faithful uncocked Red Ryder bb gun I protected Dad...
Dear editor, This is not only a letter to the editor, it is also a personal letter to Mr. Bill Jim Davis who is one of my heroes of World War II. Half way through his book, I just had to put it d...
Spreading the wrong message? Dear editor, In response to H. Hight’s letter concerning the church that broadcasted "Socialism is anti-God," I feel that I must clarify my point. If one were to w...