My wife and I took a bit of ride down to Crivitz, Wis., to have lunch with her parents one day this week. What a ride it was. Now, we did take my Ranger truck, which does have a truck suspension and rides a bit harder than the Explorer. With that as a given, all I can say is, what a ride it ...

EDITOR: Suicide is a national public health concern that affects communities everywhere. Yet, it is preventable. While the VA has several suicide prevention initiatives and programs, the most important suicide prevention effort comes from those who are closest to the veteran. ...

Living in the Chicago area in the late 40’s and early 50’s, the area dairy company would deliver quart bottles of milk in wire baskets. The baskets held six bottles, with a handle in the middle. Refrigerators were new on the market and the quart bottles fit best in them. Also, with the ...

EDITOR: On March 23 the Braumart Theatre will present an evening with an Elvis tribute Band. Anthony Shore, aka Elvis, is a family friend with a great professional voice, whether singing as Elvis or himself and his performances are wonderful. I would guess this will be a sold-out show, so ...

You’re stopped behind a vehicle at a stoplight on your motorcycle. Your left foot is on the floorboard, your right foot is on the pavement. A fast-approaching car from behind you has a driver searching for a charging cord and they never look up. The impact launches you from your seat. Your ...

I was shopping in Iron Mountain and saw a little lady come out of the store to one of those “jacked up” pickup trucks. She opened the door and took out a step stool with a rope attaching it to the truck. She put the stool under the door opening and then she stepped on the stool, got in the ...