Opinion

The optimist sees the glass half full, the pessimist sees the glass half empty, the apostle Paul saw his glass overflowing. Read 2 Corinthians 6:1-13. Paul listed a catalog of

By: Ernie Wren For about 15 years or so, Kristi Clarke and I directed the Ashland Optimist soccer program. We once estimated that during that time, we marked over 500

There’s a new Italian eatery in Columbia, “Endwell Taverna”, and it is well-worth the visit! Located in the first city hall location (which was built in 1901) at 107 N.

By: Ernie Wren “There’s no place like home” is a common saying but is so true! After having spent 18 days camping through 12 states with my wife, backing the

Continuing the Spiritual Journey By: E. Jane Rutter Saturdays are my long-established laundry and housecleaning days. One of the last chores I take on is washing the glass doors and

Flip Wilson was a comedian who appeared often on TV shows in the 60s and 70s of the last century. “The devil made me do it” was a line that

By: Ernie Wren You might find the menu at “Beet Box” in Columbia a bit eclectic, but trust me, it is delicious and worth the visit! The focus on Middle

By: Ernie Wren First off, CONGRATULATIONS to the Southern Boone High School seniors that graduated this past Sunday! Your future is what YOU make of it, and no one else.

By: Ernie Wren This week I’m focusing on what’s going on “around town” with the Ashland Public Works (APW) as we head into late spring and early summer. With the