When Wright County school districts started their 2020-2021 school year during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, administrators and staff were hoping their districts could somehow make their way through …
It seems like during every presidential election cycle, an article gets published in a mainstream publication using anonymous sources that has concerning information regarding one of the two main …
Since March, I have written many editorials and articles regarding COVID-19 and its affects on the Wright County area. The one I was praying I would never have to write was a first person …
On Monday, Hartville was the first of the six Wright County school districts to have students and teachers join together to begin the 2020-2021 school year. Both Mansfield and Skyline return on …
The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Board of Directors provided some needed relief to Missouri school districts who were planning to utilize virtual options during the …
This month marks 19 years of working in the newspaper industry. Through nearly two decades (I can’t believe it’s been that long), I have been a part of countless newspaper promotions …
From Wednesday, July 22-Saturday, July 25, the Wright County Health Department reported three more positive cases of COVID-19. The county has had 54 cases since reporting began with 49 people out …
I can still see her out of my reach and there was nothing I could do about it... What I was seeing was my little girl, thankfully wearing a life jacket, trying to hold on to a flipped over canoe …
For the last month, it has been difficult to see protests nationwide go away from peaceful demonstrations to destructive riots in many of our country’s biggest cities. Protesters have trampled …
A mandatory requirement to wear a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic could be coming to a large city near you. More and more cities in the state of Missouri and across the nation are beginning …
For the past two years, I have enjoyed seeing the countless vacation photos posted on Facebook by families that I have become acquainted with through the years. Beach photos, fishing photos, …
On Monday, May 25, many of us learned about the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis, Minn. According to the New York Times, Minneapolis officer …
If you are a business or a family member of a Class of 2020 graduate wanting to show your support for seniors throughout Wright County, then I encourage you to be a part of our Graduation Section to …
When a storm nailed the Wright County area on Monday, May 4 with reports of winds reaching between 70-90 m.p.h., the situation quickly grew dangerous for residents throughout our area. Some houses …
By the time you read this editorial, there are obvious signs that our economy is beginning to open up. We can once again go to a restaurant to dine-in instead of carry-out only. Most retail …
By and large, Bartow County’s State House and Senate candidates are reporting low contribution numbers to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission (GGTCFC) — although in certain races, considerable campaign expenditures are being made.