Ashland Public Library ballot drop-off was a flurry of activity as people scrambled to submit their ballots on Tuesday for the local and state elections. Heather Spencer, local police officer on the 4 p.m. shift, took ballots from people as…
Category: Opinion
Congressional redistricting: Cause for Concern?
The redistricting used in the 103rd, 107th and 108th  (1994, 2002, 2004) United States Congresses rearranged the political map in favor of Republican politics — a move likely to frequently cause problems in the year to come. In most states,…
Giving thanks to veterans
RW Balzer On November 11th we celebrate Veterans Day and give thanks to all the living veterans that have served our country both in time of war and in blessed peace. I, as a Viet Nam veteran, wish to thank…
Tragedy strikes Notre Dame athletics
Tragedy struck college football last Wednesday. Declan Sullivan, a 20-year-old student worker in the Notre Dame video production department was killed after the scissor lift, from which he was filming the Notre Dame football practice, collapsed. My question for the…
October is the month for sports
For those of you who have not yet been properly welcomed, welcome to the month of October. As a sports fan, this is my favorite time of year. It doesn’t matter which sport you watch, or which sport is your…
Welcome back to Minnesota Randy Moss
After six years, Randy Moss’ career has finally come full circle. Early last Wednesday, Randy Moss was traded from the New England Patriots back to the Minnesota Vikings. Randy Moss’ career has been, for the most part, a bumpy ride. …
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World Series 2010: Misfits vs. Underdogs
October is coming to a close and that means the World Series is on its way. Last week, the Texas Rangers knocked off the defending champion New York Yankees and are going for their first World Series in the franchise’s…
Championship Game a possibility for Boise State
I am not a Boise State Bronco fan. I don’t pull for them on Saturdays, ever. But sitting here trying to find yet another excuse as to why Boise State should NOT be allowed to play for a National Championship…