Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Surviving the telemegeddons about the snowmegeddon

I’ve always had mixed feelings about the weatherman. They all seem like nice guys and gals, but...

A team effort to vote and other musings for the week

My ability to vote in the primary this year was a team effort. Because...

Craving some fatherhood advice?

Wow! Will this really be my 19th Father’s Day as a father? My biggest...

What’s happening at your newspaper

Our former editor, Jessica Bricker, would occasionally write her column about what was happening at The News-Banner....

Streaming is getting out of hand, prime-time games at risk

Ryan Walker By Ryan Walker You may have noticed an uproar in television streaming services....

Sometimes we need a little, light reminder

Carrie Penrod Hi, my name is Carrie and I have a terrible habit. Okay, a few. I bite...

Angelkeep: A Ho, Ho, Ho, welcome to a jolly old Red

Angelkeep Journals intended to make December a Christmas series. While unboxing old holiday décor, the aging brown of some of the items,...

A solution for Valentine’s Day: Dinner and a show

Here we are, the day before Valentine’s Day, and I have been in a little bit of...

No one seems to be talking about this. That bothers me.

These Saturday morning entries have always been meant to be about a local issue or person, or some personal experiences that might...

Navigating the cultural wars, part 2

Last week’s lengthy entry will be followed up with a much briefer, visual version this week. Being out of town for a...