Opinion

Shop locally, stay home for holidays
Our View Editorial
December 4, 2008
Let’s take home for the holidays even a step further this year. Let’s try our best to shop at home every chance we get. Some may scoff at that, but it can be done. In these tough economic times, it especially needs to be done.
I’m truly thankful this year
November 26, 2008
I found out what heaven is like — four guys decked out in Kansas City Royals gear at Wrigley Field. Heading into the holidays, that’s what I’m most thankful about this year. It turned into the best Father’s Day I’ve ever had.
These times they are a changin’
November 6, 2008
When I awoke early Tuesday morning, way too early, I noticed something right away. It was the wind blowing hard. I thought at the time that it was the wind of change. Turns out, it was.
It’s time to vote
Our View Editorial
October 30, 2008
We all have the chance to be part of history this year with the election. From all indications, there will be a record turnout this year across the country. Interest levels are extremely high for a variety of reasons, but the recent economic downturn has certainly got people talking – and acting.
Presidential picks
Our View Editorial
September 4, 2008

We’ve watched with great interest as the presidential race goes full steam ahead with the national conventions on each side and the naming of vice presidential running mates.

Budget surprises
Our View Editorial
August 7, 2008
We were a little surprised by the Baldwin City Council meeting Monday night.
It’s the ‘Dolly’ days
Our View Editorial
July 31, 2008
We should have been experiencing the dog days of summer this week, but instead we had the “Dolly” days.
The time was right
Our View Editorial
July 24, 2008
After 150 years, we’re pleased to see that Baker University has said enough is enough and the city has joined in to say it’s OK to have a drink with that meal.
SRO bringing smiles
Our View Editorial
July 17, 2008
We were so pleased to hear both the Baldwin City Council and Baldwin School Board members gush praise for School Resource Officer Kim Springer.
Power outage help
Our View Editorial
July 10, 2008
It may have been delayed, but there can be no doubt that summer has arrived in full force in and around Baldwin City.
Have a happy Fourth
Our View Editorial
July 3, 2008
Baldwin City has a long history of celebrating the Fourth of July right. With the return of the fireworks display several years ago, that is even more true.
School board to let voters decide
Our View Editorial
June 26, 2008
With the Baldwin School Board’s official stamp of approval on the $22.9 million bond issue Monday night, it’s now up to school district voters to make the final decision.
Community counts
Our View Editorial
June 19, 2008
Baldwin City Councilman Tony Brown brought up two non-agenda items at Monday’s meeting that probably would work out together should a tornado or other natural disaster strike here.
Bond numbers are finally set in stone
Our View Editorial
June 5, 2008
We’re glad to finally have a firm number in hand on what the Baldwin School Board will ask for voters to approve for the upcoming bond issue.