July 7, 2026
Opinion
Time to say farewell
I’ve been in newspaper journalism for more than two decades. While writer’s block can happen, it’s nothing compared to the difficulty I’m having in writing…
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Celebrating Independence close to home
July Fourth is a day of celebrating the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On that day, the thirteen American colonies formally declared that they were no longer under British rule and would become independent states. For many in Grundy County, Independence Day is more than fireworks and cookouts.…
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Celebrating Independence close to home
July Fourth is a day of celebrating the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On that day, the thirteen American colonies formally declared that they were no longer under British rule and would become independent states. For many in Grundy County, Independence Day is more than fireworks and cookouts.…
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Education Note
Mary Powell, of Sewanee, is a graduate of Colgate University in the Class of 2026. She, a graduate of Alameda High School, majored in Environmental…