From the May 1, 1930 The News Record:Friends of Mrs. Harry Putnam gathered at the Putnam ranch Friday and had a “plowing bee.” Twelve tractors with the necessary implements were brought … more

The wild, wild West was known for robbers and holdups. We may have become more civilized in the more than 100 years since then, but the holdups continue. more

“I was riding Casey. And the washing machine was on the porch.” It sounds like codes from a bad spy novel, but my brother’s words were indeed codes to opening up the past — and proof that Google can’t answer every question. more

Amax Coal donated $1,000 to the Bicentennial park fnd recently bringing the fund total close to $7,000. At the site for the park north of Woody Sampson complex are, from left, Jack Lauthenschlager, … more

WASHINGTON — In a congressional campaign ad released Wednesday, Mark Sanford, R-Appalachian Trail, looks soberly into the camera and makes his closing plea before Tuesday’s … more

WASHINGTON — Fate is fickle, power cyclical, and nothing is new under the sun. Especially in Washington, where after every election the losing party is sagely instructed to confess sin, rend … more

I would like to know why bullying is still dealt with lightly. How can a kid keep getting away with bullying students? When a child has finally had enough and stands up to his bully, how can he be … more

They’re actually going to prosecute two people for shoplifting DVDs from Walmart? Since when is there anything wrong with stealing from the Red Chinese commercial empire? Richard … more

Wednesday morning, MSNBC states “springtime gas prices fall fast.” Yet they jumped 7 cents Monday in Gillette! As usual, there are cheaper prices in surrounding towns. James C Johnston … more