A WISE MAN ONCE said, “Nothing ever ends well.” Okay, maybe not so wise… it was me. And even though I may have plagiarized the comment, I did say it. Regardless of who said it first, in most cases, it’s true. The fact is, if things are going well, they usually don’t end. In this age of Facebook, Instagram, ... Continue Reading
More E-bikes • Investigative Reporting?
E-bike Task Force A full house showed up for the E-bike and Multi-use Task Force Meeting last night at Lakeview Arena. At least two dozen citizens, seen above, voiced their concerns and shared their ideas about our bike paths, and how we use them. Before the ad hoc committee goes too much further, they want to ... Continue Reading
Some Things Can’t Wait!
I WAS ALL SET TO PUT the finishing touches on what was sure to be another 1,000 word page-turner for tomorrow morning's Word on the Street, when I realized… by the time you get to read it, too much will have already happened. I’m not sure if this town can get any busier, but this weekend is going to test the ... Continue Reading
The DDA… Not Done Yet
Tiff – an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions TIF - a public financing method that is used as a subsidy for redevelopment, infrastructure, and other community improvement projects (often causing a tiff… my words) The TIF. Along with brownfield designations, it's one of the most ... Continue Reading
No Need for Speed • A New Northern
I THINK I JUST HEARD another siren. Not very long after I heard the last one. Hearing the siren call of the cop car blaring in the distance is becoming a regular occurrence around here. It’s not enough that our law enforcement officers have to spend too much of their time responding to the misdeeds of our ... Continue Reading