Opinion

The 110th Congress has been sworn in and begins its work with

Our family recently got together for a nice lunch. The first time since Christmas. We, our children and grandchildren, gathered at our twin son's home in San Jose. The only one missing was the other twin in Michigan, who happened to call and we all talked to him. He had been home for Christmas. It was a fun time. Get-togethers are really so nice.

Overhaul Maternity Care

DUI arrest increase this year sends alarm about prevalence of

"The purpose of separation of church and state is to keep forever from these shores the ceaseless strife that has soaked the soil of Europe with blood for centuries."

Volunteers, Community Support Are Essential for School Success

What transportation projects and services will have to be cut

While 2006 was a year of great growth and learning for me, both personally and professionally, I am happy to see it go. It was a tough year for many locally as we struggled with the (in some cases, very) premature loss of some beloved members of our community due to malice or inattentiveness, and nationally, as we struggled through the loss and injury of soldiers involved in wars on two fronts that become ever more difficult to sustain, financially, practically, and morally.

Holding Olin Corp. Accountable