Hagaman once hosted ‘revised county fair’
BY: TIM EVANS Oh, how a century makes a difference. Little Hagaman had some pretty big events in […]
Battling adversity: a testimony of spiritual strength
Are you down on yourself? Do you feel defeated because luck wasn’t on your side during a […]
Karla’s Jewelry closing is a gem worth noting
THE ISSUE: For over a century, Carlinville has a full service jewelry business. OUR VIEW: Karla’s Jewelry has continued […]
When small businesses close, shoppers lose a choice
THE ISSUE: The closure of Carl’s IGA is another step in the ever-changing landscape of Macoupin County’s businesses. OUR VIEW: Consumers […]
Beginning a new journey in life
BY: TIM EVANS Last week, I began a new journey in life. As the new general manager of […]
District Court ruling against the ACA would end
By: Trudy Lieberman Right before Christmas a U.S. District Court Judge in Texas ruled the Affordable Care Act, also […]
Carlinville officer goes beyond call of duty
THE ISSUE: Officer Mike Stephenson of Carlinville Police Department purchased a new bike with his own personal money […]
I sense the beginning of an obsession
By: Misty Fritz I haven’t been this obsessed with a toy (or anything other than books, for […]
It’s time to focus on what unites us
THE ISSUE: We live in an era where sharp divisions are creating an unbreachable chasm. OUR VIEW: Common […]
Medicare Advantage directories are full of outdated, incorrect
By: Trudy Lieberman The other day came a lengthy report (https://go.cms.gov/2StPAIu) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]
