The selection of Sarah Palin as a vice presidential running mate is a victory for women, and rightfully so. However, there are serious questions about her beliefs that can cause concerns in our secular society. When a politician feels that his or her religious beliefs should become the law, then we should closely examine those beliefs and question whether they should be allowed to overthrow our constitution. That constitution emphatically states that there should be freedom for all to practice their own religious beliefs, but not be forced to follow those of others. Both parties have stated that family matters should not be part of a political campaign, and there is some validity in that. ...more

September 8, 2008

Neighbors have been complaining about speeders and cut-through traffic along Third Avenue Southeast, and county officials are considering the possibility of speed humps. ...more

June 28, 2008

County commissioners have made it substantially easier for neighborhoods to get speed humps and other traffic control devices installed on residential streets. ...more

June 21, 2008

For parents concerned about their overweight teens, new research suggests the best tactic might be to just relax and cook a healthy Sunday dinner. ...more

October 15, 2007