A Few Thoughts… On what we have now
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
My last column prompted interesting letters to the editor, some of which weren’t printed because the writers didn’t wish to be in the public eye. …
Tagged: war
Trampled by the mob
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
When I force myself to reflect on the recent election — and American politics in general — I’m reminded of a stressful day I once …
A message of peace from 1937
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Since J.R.R. Tolkien published his novel The Hobbit on Sept. 21, 1937, the thrilling tale has shaped the hearts and minds of readers across the …
Mad About Science: Early rocketry
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
The first time humans took flight in an artificial aircraft occurred 120 years ago. That may seem like ancient history; but, when you consider that …
Screening at the Panida, They Shall Not Grow Old is a masterpiece of war and memory
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
If there are two things human beings are good at, it’s killing each other and forgetting. If that wasn’t the case, we wouldn’t remind and …
A history of remembrance
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Among the most interesting historical sources are the messages soldiers send home from the battlefront. Not so much for what they tell us about the …
Series of local vigils planned for peace in Ukraine
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Between 30 and 35 area residents gathered April 10 along Highway 2 for a peace vigil centered on the conflict in Ukraine, which Russian troops …
Wounded in Vietnam, fifty years ago
By Jodi Rawson
Reader Contributor
John “Doc” Ivy served five tours in Vietnam from 1966-1971. He was introduced in the Reader on May 23, 2017, as my beloved veteran neighbor. …
Mad About Science: Unusual medieval weapons
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
You will be disappointed if you’re reading this and expecting me to list dragons or Valyrian steel swords. Sorry, folks. No White Walker invasions happened …
The 100th anniversary of the end of World War I
By Nick Gier
Reader Columnist
Their minds were numbed by the shock of peace.
—Colonel Thomas Gowenlock, U.S. intelligence officer
At 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918, the guns …
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