Opinion

In this new season (not to be jolly) I’ve labored some over who to vote for in this Guber-Natorial race.

The River Valley Community came through during a critical blood shortage. We collected 58 precious units of blood. These donations have the potential of saving the lives of 174 people!

I feel sorry for the kids who have to go back to school soon. They have to adjust to new schedules again and, for some, endure another year of misery.

I don't like it, but the swallows are giving me their version of the "Back to School" sales.

I agree with the LTE from John Wilson (8/6/26). Communists are very corrupt. One of Putin's best friends is President Trump. Putin and Trump are both corrupt billionaires robbing from their countries.

You may have noticed a new column in the Independent Star News and Buyer's Guide titled "Barn Owl". This is written by Ben Boardman, a medical doctor from western Wisconsin.

It’s been such a dry summer that this weekend’s rain was a welcome event. 

August is recognized as National Wellness Month, a time to focus on building healthy habits that improve our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.