Opinion

Jeremiah Buntin: Absent history

In February the Barry County Museum will on occasion receive an inquiry related to Black history in the area. Some of the curiosity may stem from a misconception due to the name of the Black School House on the museum campus, which was named after the Black family rather than the race.
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Trout Tales, Feb. 15

My fish eye was starstruck this week when ESPN came to town again! Luis Alferso Alvarez did a great job on the commentary, Ashley Brewer may have been overdressed but sure held down the anchor seat, and Troy Aikman was really getting into the game. It’s pretty amazing ESPN comes to work our Tip-Off games — I can’t wait to see who they send next year!.
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Nathan Toon: Living anxiety free

As I have sought the Lord in this time for what I should write considering His Word for my brothers, sisters, and neighbors of Cassville, Missouri, I have been given Philippians 4 verses 4-8. It reads out of the English Standard Version this way: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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