Deer hunting has changed — at least for me.For more years than I can remember, I’ve taken off the first two weeks of December to hunt.With the explosion of the whitetail population 40-odd years ago,…

If my mother were alive, she’d “tsk, tsk” at the small pile of Christmas cards accumulated in the family’s basket, decorated for such purpose. “If you don’t give, you won’t receive,” she’d say. Truth is,…

The problem with Christmas is it comes at the wrong time of year. The weather is lousy for travelling. Businesses have their end-of-the year affairs to wrap up, making that day off work a luxury…

At the risk of sounding like an old miser — I think we have too much stuff. — For Christmas this year, my girlfriend bought me a pair of tickets to a concert in Kansas…

The Sandy Hook Promise is a nationwide campaign to curb gun violence in U.S. schools.  Organizers hope the campaign is as successful as efforts to control drunk driving and smoking have been. Sandy Hook is…

Canada is planning to phase out home delivery of mail over the next five years. “Community mailboxes” will serve neighborhoods in urban areas and replace delivery to individual residences. Canada is modeling its approach after…

Allen Community College trustees were up in arms Tuesday night at the idea of relaxing a property tax abatement program for those interested in either new construction or in substantial improvements to their properties.The logic…

The news that two downtown merchants are closing up shop or downsizing leaves a bitter taste. Classy Attic is closing. Party Girls will retain its catering business, but close its boutique up front.The two stores…

It’s hard to believe Nelson Mandela was a mere mortal.Just from the physical standpoint, it’s a miracle a body and mind subjected to 27 years in prison could emerge whole and in fact once again…

Paul Davis, Democratic candidate for governor, came with a refreshing message here Tuesday.Yes, many are unhappy with the leadership of Gov. Sam Brownback. And no, he is not guaranteed a second term.Davis, in fact, is…