Editorials
Be safe when gathering for traditional holiday meals
With this week leading up to Easter Sunday for Christians plus having the Jewish holiday of Passover starting Wednesday through April 9, many families will gather for traditional meals. Mother's Day, too, is just around the corner. With that in mind, the the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ...
Editorial cartoon for March 30, 2026
Fair board lacks transparency in decisions about building
Barb: The decision by the Dickinson County Fair Board to proceed with the demolition of the historic concession building, despite clear and repeated public opposition, raises serious concerns about transparency, accountability and respect for the community the board is supposed to serve. Given ...
Editorial cartoon for March 28, 2026
Trump can’t deliver a quick exit from Iran
Whatever else Donald Trump’s “pause” is, it is not a ceasefire. Iranian barrages targeted Israel, Gulf Arab states and northern Iraq on Tuesday, while Israeli and U.S. warplanes struck across Iran. What Mr. Trump’s statement did was to narrow U.S. targets to exclude power plants and ...



