Every Christmas, when I use poinsettia-themed Christmas plates gifted to me by Sister Suzanne Slominski, I think of her and the work and thought she put into each glass piece she painted. That could …

As fall slowly approaches, we should keep in mind that our kids will be starting school or may have already started, and we should be mindful of our driving habits. Many of these young individuals …

Through the history of agriculture, there have been a variety of machines, tools and implements that help with the tilling of land and growing of crops. Some, such as oxen yokes, horse harnesses …

Is there a drug or at a least a substance that can curb or cure criminal tendencies? According to an article in the July 16, 1925, Holdingford Herald, the substance exists — but it has …

“If you are happy and you know it, clap your hands.” I find myself singing — that’s what I call it, at least — this tune to the grandkids often. After all, where …

On a hot, muggy Sunday, I decided to weed my raised garden. I figured it was high time because I hadn’t done much to it since I planted the plants. Low and behold, I get there, and my …

The history of the area often references Yankees as being among the earliest immigrants. While many of them and their descendants moved on as the area developed, they were an influential group …

Many scams that come though texts and emails are not new.  People have been practicing the art of scamming and offering get-rich-quick promises for, well, probably as long as people have …

It’s been more than 36 years since I first wrote a column for this newspaper. At the time, someone who still works for this paper suggested to me that I name the column “Ink on My …

Avon hosted its eighth annual National Night Out celebration at the Lake Wobegon Trailhead Park Aug. 5.  Police officers face numerous occupational stressors that can take a toll on their …

High egg prices have been a topic of discussion over the past months. They were also a topic of discussion 100 years ago. Among the reasons cited for the high prices then was a shortage of …

What do a clothes rack, a wringer washer and washtubs, and a grocery list have in common? They are all well-used wonders of the world from years ago. Sunday, after washing a load of clothes …