Opinion

Open government is key to honest government

When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.” That’s human nature, particularly for…

Opinion

Nothing but love for tennis

In late April of 2020, my husband came home from work to find me folding laundry and pouting.…

Editorials

Roadwork making city passages smoother

It is a perennial problem and question for all governments, from local municipalities and counties to state and…

Opinion

Students have alternatives to pay loans

Hidden in the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion spending bill was a small provision that made student loan forgiveness…

Opinion

Of Zeppelin, tomato cages and wristwatches

What do a Led Zeppelin poster, tomato cages and a wristwatch on the wrong wrist have in common?…

My Turn

Volunteering, adopting make BARL a great place

I have been volunteering at Brookhaven Animal Rescue League for about five years now. BARL is a dedicated…

Opinion

Don’t use MS money to bailout poorly managed states

This is a principle I know to my core: The federal government does not create wealth, it redistributes…

Opinion

For ‘Peter’ and those who love you

Some people you just click with immediately. You meet them and know instantly that you’re going to be…

Opinion

The car guy and the doodle bug will both be happy

I’m married to a car guy. He talks about cars. He watches TV shows about cars … his…

Opinion

12 students will win scholarships at basketball tourney

“And she dribbles, shoots, and scores — a scholarship!” For 12 lucky students, that will be the announcement…