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A letter to the editor: Old Glory's Day!

A letter to the editor: Old Glory's Day!

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A letter to the editor: Old Glory's Day!

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body June 14 is Flag Day. Long before the media and political hacks set out to divide our country into either 'red' or 'blue,' the red, white and blue of our country's flag has been celebrated.
Letter from the Publisher:

Letter from the Publisher:

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Letter from the Publisher:

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body “Flowers don’t worry about how they’re going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light, and that makes them beautiful.” — Jim Carrey I’m not sure if Mr.
Letter from the Editor: Which came first: The advertiser or the news?

Letter from the Editor: Which came first: The advertiser or the news?

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Letter from the Editor: Which came first: The advertiser or the news?

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body We’ve all heard the age-old question: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Lately, I’ve found myself wondering if newspapers have their own version of that debate. Which came first: the advertiser or the content? Most people pick up their newspaper for the stories.
The Mule

The Mule

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The Mule

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia I don’t think Diane will mind if I write about one of the signature drinks at Sip Happens. Here’s a deep dive into the Moscow Mule, a favorite among her guests.
Letter from the Publisher

Letter from the Publisher

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Letter from the Publisher:

Diane Simmons Publisher Publisher
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body As I sit down to write this week’s column, I’m reminded that running a small town newspaper is a lot like gardening. You plant seeds, nurture growth, pull a few weeds and occasionally discover something strange that appeared overnight and no one can explain.
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