They called him the “Stanley Steamer,” predicting back in high school that he would turn into a football pro. Graduating from Stanley High in 1941 and known for his sports prowess, Earl … more

March 23, 2023 Corner Booth How did you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?   In the Stanley area, the tradition is to have a meal of corn beef and cabbage.  We did, and it was … more

Hello friends,     For the first time since 1989 I am going to write to you over two separate weeks, two different ways of describing the same trip. I just returned from an ice … more

  After competition on February 21-22, the 2023 U. S Championship Cheese was Europa, an Aged Gouda, made by Arethusa Farm in Bantam, Connecticut.  First runner-up was a Vintage Cupola … more

A big thank you goes out to the city crew who did a great job of clearing the roads during the back to back snow storms.  By 9 am on Friday, the town was back to normal with all roads plowed and … more

Good money habits can help you save and invest for the future.  Poor habits can leave you treading water financially, or potentially worse, drowning.  more

A home should be a peaceful sanctuary for its inhabitants, a quiet place of comfort and solitude. But when you live in the country, sometimes your abode is sought after by critters other than … more