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June 9, 2026

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Letter to the Editor | Greenfield Coat Drive a Big Success

To the Editor: The sixth annual Greenfield Coat Drive to help the homeless was a big success. More than 200 new and gently used coats...

Worthy to Print Column | You Say It’s Your Birthday

ā€œYou say it’s your birthday, well it’s my birthday too, yeah. They say it’s your birthday, we’re gonna have a good time. I’m glad...

Window on the World Column | The Year That Was and...

I’ve never been much of a fan of the ā€œYear in Reviewā€ news magazines that are a key post in the ground at the...

Funny Papers Again Column | History at a Glance: Amendments and...

ā€˜A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right to bear Arms, shall not be infringed’; Second Amendment, Constitution...

Worthy to Print Column | Tasting the Stars

Happy New Year! What’s that? You have a little bit of a headache? You had a second glass of what the bartender told you...

Window on the World Column | Late for It All

I don’t know what happened. We skipped through Halloween, enjoyed a nice, peaceful Thanksgiving and then all heck broke loose. I took an early...

Funny Papers Again Column | Yearly Orbit of the Sun; Four...

I have notes scribbled on scraps of paper scattered about my work area, in pockets and various other places I will no doubt discover...

Worthy to Print Column | Mysterious Ways

You know, when you write a little story each week and try to keep the subjects fresh, there are times when you really have...

Worthy to Print Column | Christmas in the Highlands

I went to a holiday party the other night. I’ll tell you more about that in another column. The reason I brought it up...

Guest Column | Gifts Help Re-Confirm or Establish a Connection With...

Because it’s officially the season of giving, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on some precious gifts I’ve witnessed as CEO of...

Local News

Ag Woman of the Year

Gonzales’ Silva earns Ag Woman of the Year honor

GONZALES — Gonzales resident Liz Silva received a huge surprise last month when she was awarded the Ag Woman of the Year from the...