Each community has special people in it that make it unique. On Aug. 28, the Lewistown area lost one of its special people, Gerald Rishel. » Full Story

It’s Romney, it’s Pawlenty, its Ridge, it’s ... Palin? After taking us on a wild goose chase, John McCain’s decision for a running mate is just a little bit unorthodox. » Full Story

Never judge a man or woman until you’ve walked a mile in his or her moccasins.

My father-in-law keeps a plaque professing this proverb in his law office. » Full Story

I am so tired of hearing the word change, after watching the Democratic National Convention, that I think I’m beginning to jingle myself. » Full Story

It isn’t just nurses or doctors who have a healing touch. We all have the power to make someone feel better, and I was able to witness that firsthand on Wednesday at Indian Valley Middle School. » Full Story

“D-----!” A Democratic Party leader slams his fist on the table. “Obama’s the right candidate for this party!”

Another party leader, shakes his head and chews on his cigar. » Full Story

What is the one feature of the paper readers either can’t live with or can’t live without?

If you guessed the Open Line, then I would say you are correct. » Full Story

So what do you do when the country’s perfect presidential candidate narrowly misses the nomination? Do you throw in the towel? No. The time to sulk is over. » Full Story

The winner of eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Michael Phelps, of the U.S. swim team, has demonstrated what it takes to be a champion. » Full Story

I remember those long, lazy days of summer when I spent most afternoons playing outside and most evenings just waiting until it was dark enough to catch a lightning bug or two. » Full Story