Giving hate the day off

Jun 23, 2026 | Publisher's Column

Hate is an ugly word. Unfortunately, it seems to have become part of our daily vocabulary. At its worst, hate fuels wars, road rage, family feuds and senseless violence. It also sneaks into everyday conversations about politics, religion and, yes, even sports. Some...

Friends of Lake Panorama Beach Ball fundraiser held June 12

Jun 19, 2026 | News

Special to the Times Vedette The Friends of Lake Panorama Beach Ball fundraiser was held June 12 at The Captain’s Pick at Lake Panorama National Resort. A buffet dinner featuring smoked beef brisket and pork loins was offered. Funds were raised through live and silent...

Dandelions, yellow fingers and mowing dirt

Jun 19, 2026 | Publisher's Column

Dandelions and kids go hand in hand. Yellow stains and all. Most of us can remember being children, running barefoot through the summer grass and discovering those bright yellow “flowers” sprinkled across the lawn. I proudly picked them, bundled them into...

The simple things

Jun 16, 2026 | Publisher's Column

Most of us say the simple things are the parts of life we enjoy the most. Yet when someone asks us to name those simple things, we often stare into space like we were just handed a pop quiz. For some people, the simple things revolve around food and drink: a hot cup...

Finding the perfect pair of jeans never gets old

Jun 12, 2026 | News

If you know the music of the Zac Brown Band, then you know they like their chicken fried, a cold beer on a Friday night, a pair of jeans that fit just right and the radio turned up. That all sounds pretty good to me, even the part about the jeans. There is something...