Dems can vote in Republican primary

Many people across Carroll County are paying closer attention to local government right now. Recent events have raised understandable concerns about judgment, professionalism, and...

The Coffee Table

Walking With the Wonder Dog When I left Arkansas to move north, I took Tootsie the Wonder Dog away from the absolute freedom she’d had...

From the Back Porch

Soon the Olympics will color my television screen, a relief and an acknowledgement of the wonder of snow and ice (spelled without capital letters)...

Hall Closets

Point guards are the quarterbacks of the hardwood. They call the shots and handle, deal, dunk, shoot and run the rock. A handfulla elite...

The Reel News

What We Do When the River Won’t Let Us Fish Snow days on the Beaver tailwaters have a way of slowing everything down. When the...

The Dirt on Nicky

Good things about snowstorms for gardeners Gardeners who knew best just spent afternoons last week preparing garden beds for the snowstorm we just endured. After...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week January 28 – February 3, 2026

The Christmas Tree Becomes the Valentine’s Tree As February begins we have multiple celebrations (needed in the dark of winter). The celebrations are Jewish Arbor...

Wolftoon

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The Coffee Table

Disposable undies and the good old days When I was a kid, there were abundant small businesses in my neighborhood: Hi’s, a lunch counter right...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week January 21 – 27, 2026

Sun Enters Aquarius – Waters of Life for Thirsty Humanity   Aquarius – “Waters of Life Poured Forth for Thirsty Humanity.” These words esoterically define the...