Some corrections must be made
      The shenanigans continue with the Washington City Council. At the very next meeting after Councilman Pamela Eaton made such a heartfelt plea that petty differences be put aside and that the members of the Council work together for the good of the city, Mayor Willie Burns pulled a stunt that will s...
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First Amendment right
By GARY TOOLE
      How precious is freedom of speech and how abused, misused, and misinterpreted is this wonderful constitutional right. But it does not give us the right to scream firein a crowded building when there is no fire.
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Book Review
Pontoon By GARRISON KEILLOR
Reviewed by PEGGY BARNETT
      Fans of A Prairie Home Companion, the radio show and movie, will recognize the style and kinds of characters in Pontoon, Garrison Keillor's latest novel. Keillor is a man of many talents, creator and star of the show and writer of novels and children's books.
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Political Cartoon
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Vox Pop
      Never mind what the groundhog said -- the weather has been downright balmy lately. Do you think we're through with winter this year? What is your prediction for the weather as we begin to approach spring?
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