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My favorite thing about Lebanon so far is the engaged public conversation I found when I arrived. New neighbors, I hope you can see how special that is. I’ve spent a large portion of my career … more
This is a feature in which we ask readers and commenters for their feedback on local issues as well as features and concerns of the newspaper. The general format stays the same from week to week. … more
Filing into a Springfield auditorium 15 minutes late, four children in tow, I was nervous and excited to hear Eric Meyer speak in person. His talk at the Hatch Auditorium was the highlight of the … more
We too often vote our pocketbook without thought about preserving our country. Is our country in a mess? You bet it is, and it isn’t because of the president. He inherited the mess and has done a … more
This is a feature in which we we ask readers and commenters for their feedback on local issues as well as features and concerns of the newspaper. The general format stays the same from week to week. … more
Editor: In my previous letter, I expressed my gratitude to this paper for honoring our law enforcement officers, and now I wish to express my gratitude for the honor shown to firefighters. I’m not … more
Letter to the Editor: I hope everyone who wants to vote is registered and has a correct I.D. This is an important election. There is a lot going on right now. I am concerned about gas prices and … more
How fitting that this week, of all weeks, should be National Newspaper Week. I’ve had something on my mind all week, and as I battled traffic on Jefferson (only to discover the shortcut on Adams), … more
This is a feature in which we ask readers and commenters for their feedback on local issues as well as features and concerns of the newspaper. The general format stays the same from week to week. … more
This is a feature in which we ask readers and commenters for their feedback on local issues as well as features and concerns of the newspaper. The general format stays the same from week to week. … more
Thumbs up: I did attend the 10/3/2026 festival in the city of Lebanon, MO. and had a great time. These festivals, parades, etc......are great for families with kids to attend and have a good … more
This is a new engagement feature in which we ask readers and commenters for their feedback on local issues as well as features and concerns of the newspaper. The general format stays the same from … more
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