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When the tornado tore through Three Rivers, Michigan on the afternoon of March 6, it left behind a landscape that residents will remember for years. In a matter of minutes, powerful winds—later rated an EF-2 tornado with speeds near 130…

“The flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history.” -Woodrow WilsonOld age is not for sissies. A year ago, I suffered a heart attack and spent about six weeks at home recovering from Quadruple Heart By-Pass surgery. Since…

As I was speaking with some friends about being religious a few questions came to mind. The first was that while you can ask Jesus to be and the Lord and Savior of your life, can you ask Jesus to…

By Scott SullivanEditorPizza ParadigmsPapa John’s has premiered a pan pizza it proclaims will “change the paradigm in pizzas.”To crack the code of what that meant, two newly- dubbed Pizza Performance Poobahs were peer-anointed a $20 budget (“Don’t go over $30)…

My father would occasionally remind me that the older I got the better I would have to dress so I wouldn’t look like an old codger.Then he would point to someone and quietly add: “That fellow over there, he is…

Walk into almost any classroom in America today and you’ll see a familiar sight: heads tilted down, thumbs scrolling, students half-present as glowing screens command their attention. Teachers often joke that they’re competing with a device designed by some of…

“Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.” -James BryceDid You Know?

I recently read the title of a book by Bishop Eric Varden called Healing Wounds, so I bought it. Who can’t use a little healing now and then? Yet, as I pondered the title, I thought, “What if it is…

By Scott SullivanEditorNine LivesThe concurrence of cats voted mayors in more and more communities and Larry marking 15 years as Britain’s First Feline and Chief Mouser reeks of conspiracy.Nowhere is the West’s decline more clear than when pussy posses pounce…

I watched a DVD of George Clooney’s 2005 film, “Good Night and Good Luck.” It’s as relevant now as it was two decades ago in theaters.It’s the story of American news (radio, print and television) Edward R. Murrow when he stood…

Sometimes a sports moment turns into something bigger than a medal — it becomes a balm for a weary national psyche, a reminder of resilience, pride and unbridled joy. That’s exactly what happened when Team USA’s men’s hockey team edged…

“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” -Harry S. TrumanDid You Know?

Dealing with anxiety has never been a thing I do well. Especially now that I am retired. Being a psychologist and helping others deal with anxiety and depression was one of the ways I dealt with my own anxiety and…

For years, the public has watched members of Congress enter office with modest wealth and leave as millionaires. Lately there has been a lot of talk about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s net worth soaring from o to $30,000,000 while holding office…

On the whole, Wendell (not his real name) was a nice guy. He had good morals, was kind to his family and neighbors, worked hard, had tremendous brain power and many other admirable qualities.We were on a couple college faculty…

“America – it is a fabulous country, the only fabulous country; it is the only place where miracles not only happen, but where they happen all the time.” -Thomas WolfeDid You Know?

In his book, No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion, Dr. Edward Sri gives some excellent advice on tested and true ways of not giving into temptation to sin. The first suggestion he makes is to simply pray.…

By Scott SullivanEditorEternal BosomI get no respect. Being in media I’m entitled to none. But at least, in the land of the free, I can mock politicians as they do me, elevating the discourse level. That’s why I’m heading for…

Few issues in American politics spark as much debate as election integrity. Yet beneath all the noise, there lies a straightforward truth: in a system built on trust, legitimacy, and the belief that every eligible vote counts, we should embrace…

When asked what were the greatest events that changed the world, many immediately come to mind. There are many including Columbus sailing to America, the American Revolution, the Communist Revolutions in Rusia and China, the practical use of electricity, dropping…