He’s 6’9” tall. When Bobby Quayle (pronounced ‘Quail”) was in grade school in Mt. Pleasant, he was always the tallest …
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He’s 6’9” tall. When Bobby Quayle (pronounced ‘Quail”) was in grade school in Mt. Pleasant, he was always the tallest …
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By Gloria Yoder, the Amish Cook Yes, more toasty summer days, more water fun, and many happy hours with family …
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Letters to the Editor Jun. 24, 2020 10:19 am1981d ago
To the editor: Yesterday, my family and I did a river float, from just north of Richland to just north …
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Letters to the Editor Jun. 24, 2020 10:19 am1981d ago
To the editor: In visiting my hometown of Fairfield, I have had the great pleasure several times to see the …
By Curt Swarm, Empty Nest
Community Jun. 23, 2020 4:13 pm1982d ago
I did not know that chipmunks, also known as ‘squinneys,” can destroy a garden. They’re so cute and, I thought, …
By Gloria Yoder, the Amish Cook
Community Jun. 22, 2020 4:16 pm1983d ago
These summer days really are pressing in. I forgot how muggy it could get in Southern Illinois! Thankfully the children …
Opinion Jun. 17, 2020 12:01 pm1988d ago
Poetry is one of my favorite past times. I can’t write it- I’ve tried- but I can enjoy it. I …
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Opinion Jun. 17, 2020 8:29 pm1987d ago
To the editor: At this point President Donald Trump may not even be the nominee. He has made the Republican …
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Opinion Jun. 17, 2020 8:28 pm1987d ago
To the editor: My thanks and appreciation to our Fairfield Public Library for keeping their doors open to serve us …
By Curt Swarm, Empty Nest
Community Jun. 16, 2020 8:21 pm1988d ago
It’s worth a road trip to see. Located in Traer, Iowa, north of Tama, the Winding Stairs is an Iowa …
By Gloria Yoder, the Amish Cook
Community Jun. 15, 2020 8:55 am1990d ago
This week I’d like to introduce you to our two new pets at the Yoder household. Gumdrop has captured all …
Opinion Jun. 10, 2020 2:11 pm1995d ago
The death of a black man named George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer has prompted protests …
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Community Jun. 9, 2020 4:06 pm1996d ago
By Curt Swarm, Empty Nest It was the spring of 1995 when my family and I decided to return to …
Sports Jun. 9, 2020 12:04 pm1996d ago
Guys, it’s almost over. The horrible sportsless time of spring 2020 has taken its toll on America, and especially me, …
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