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No short cuts

Who came up with the 40-hour work week? And why? According to a 2014 story from NBC News, eight-hour days “became rallying cries in the latter half of the 19th century, as workers in the building trades and similar industries marched together for better conditions.”...

The hustle

Are you a trusting person? Or do expect the worst from seemingly everyone? The answer to that question is most likely related to the last time you were hustled, who you were hustled by, and for how much.  My father operated a gravel and excavation company, and like...

Mapping things out

When was the last time you unfolded a trusty Rand McNally map and used it to determine how to get from Point A to Point B while in your vehicle? I am guessing it has been a while. Most of us now rely on the GPS maps installed on our phones or in our vehicles. They are...

Bullet found in Panorama Middle School

By Shane Goodman | Times Vedette Administrators from Panorama Community Schools sent an email to families in the district on Jan. 29 regarding a bullet that was found in the middle school the same day.  The letter stated that a .22LR round (small caliber bullet) was...

Midwest Partnership holds annual dinner in Casey

By Shane Goodman |  Times Vedette Midwest Partnership, an economic development group for Adair and Guthrie counties, held its annual meeting and dinner on Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Casey Community Building in Casey. The theme was “From the Ground Up: Honoring Our...