The General Elections will happen during November of 2024. Currently the two candidates are President Biden (Democrats) and former President Trump (Republicans). With a current and former pre…
In the agenda for the monthly meeting of the Hancock County Board for Tuesday, April 16, is an action item for approval of Connable Road Project Bid of W.L. Miller for $4,411,875.9 under (A).
It was concerning to read an article in Illinois Country Living magazine (a publication of Western Illinois Electrical Coop) titled “Keep Decisions Local.” The President/CEO of the Association…
The Carthage Public Library District has received a pledge for the construction of a new library building from an anonymous donor to match contributions up to $100,000. The matching contributi…
In the ‘70s, I had an uncle who went to Springfield to seek help in getting a water shed district into this part of Illinois. At that meeting, he was told there was virtually no hope in receiv…
Tis the season for more political stuff than normal to start appearing in the opinion page. (I could have said “Tis the Damn Season” but that’s a Taylor Swift song.)
My letter: “We’re at the mercy of pharmaceutical giants,” published in both The Hawk Eye and ‘Fort Madison Daily Democrat, mid-summer of 2023, discussed the hurdles my wife endured trying to p…
“The Biden Brand” has been portrayed as a caring family with a desire to serve the country. In fact, the “Biden Brand” has been a source of income exceeding twenty million dollars from domesti…
When it comes to voting, having options is essential. While I deeply respect anyone who steps into the political arena, it’s not uncommon in small counties like ours to find only one candidate…
Recently, the Journal-Pilot faithfully reported on the minutes of the Hancock County Board meeting held Feb. 20. In addition to its routine business, this august group of local politicians dec…
I wholeheartedly support the recently passed Senate Bill 280 that allows eligible terminally ill patients in Virginia the option of medically-assisted death, or “medical aid in dying”. Because…
Philip Bump, a national columnist with the Washington Post, recently wrote an article titled “Most Republicans aren’t aware of Trump’s various legal issues.” Using polling by CNN and YouGov, B…
A large number of residents in this area do business with Costco. The problem is that even though Costco is a very ethical company, it has chosen to partner with a very unethical (“dirty”) ban…
John F. Kennedy (JFK): “The Presidency is the most powerful office in the Free World. Through its leadership can come a more vital life for our people. In it are centered the hopes of the glob…
Every year about this time I receive a free newspaper in my rural mailbox, “The Epoch Times.” As I read through the articles nearly everything I see is about rehashing all the same old conspir…
MAGA Republicans are positive they have found a leader who can offer… well… that’s the problem. What MAGA’s want and why have been the subject of many studies, surveys, and analyses.
After three years of unelected national leadership, from unseen White House insiders, the leadership delivered by President Biden is like “The Emperor’s New Clothes”:
Saturday, Oct. 7, at approximately 6:30 a.m. Israeli time, Israel was invaded by Hamas a Palestine terror group backed by Iran. These barbarians were not in a uniform, they dressed as civilian…
With every passing day, I find myself more incredulous that people who call themselves Republicans can say they will vote for Donald Trump in the next Presidential election, and still swear th…
Democracy: one of the four definitions of “democracy,” according to Webster’s Dictionary is: “the principles of social equality, and respect for individuals within a community.” The United Sta…
Reading the Oct. 31 Hancock County Journal-Pilot editorial by Robin Garrison Leach, “Drive-in movies,” my wife and I were struck by nostalgia.
Twice in my lifetime the civilized world woke to an ambush! The first was Tuesday, 9-11-2001 and the second was Saturday, 10-7-2023. Each time a new generation has learned that evil does exist…
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Since President Biden has become the President Of The USA (POTUSA), there have been illegal immigrants from over 170 nations invading the USA’s Southern Border. Mexico’s Drug Cartel has been e…
A recent issue of the Hancock County Journal-Pilot included an announcement the Hancock County Clerk is looking for volunteers to sign up and be trained as election judges.
Concerning the neglected last sentence of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution:
I believe the 21st century song writers have replaced the medieval Bard’s of the castle. In a very short time, three song writers outside of the established world of music, have put to music t…
How long did it take primitive man to understand that the sun always comes up in the morning? Given that there might have been a few cloudy days, it’s likely that even the ones that sleep late…
Adams Electric Cooperative Monroe County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Spoon River Electric Cooperative Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association Cuivre River Electric Coop. Illinois Electric Coo…
These Hancock County Journal-Pilot articles: “Growing old is not for sissies,” “Dad and Tuesday” and “Pillow Talk” not only provided relatable storylines for my wife and I, but also thoroughly…
The 2023 Hancock County 4-H Fair was a huge success, thanks in large part to the generosity of our 4-H Olympics and Federations Sponsors who supported the event and our organization. If you at…
“Truth, Justice and the American Way” is a catch phrase from the comic book character Superman. For some raised saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, this explains their America, but no…
At the endgame of my life, there are two items at the top of my list: PEACE and PROSPERITY!
There are times when the Opinion Page Letters contain content that is so egregiously wrongheaded that it demands a response. But there are so many of these letters around these parts it would …
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Letter to the Editor:
As of June 22, Hamilton will be without a drug store. It’s a shame that Hy-Vee decided it needed to close this essential business in town, which served not only our community, but residents in…
Emmet Teran on Feb 5, 2021, provided simplified definitions, statistics, and examples of Private Unions and Public Unions. Private Unions: “private unions are labor organizations that advocate…
Secretary of State Colin Powell made the Pottery Barn Rule famous when he talked to Pres. George W. Bush about invading Iraq. His message was that if the US invaded another country and ruined …
“Woke” has made it into the everyday language of most Americans, usually in political conversation. The term “woke” first appeared, according to Merriam-Webster, in 1972. Today “woke” is used …
The following prayer was sent to me honoring all veterans. Very well said.
I was startled to turn on the television and hear the rapid beeps that accompanied a special alert.
At 6 a.m. on Tuesday, 4-25-2023 Joe Biden announced his 2024 run for reelection as the Democratic Presidential Candidate via YouTube. This was in keeping with the Democratic Party’s 2020 Elect…
To the Editor:
The Legacy Theater Foundation Inc. board is about to take a new step in the operation of its theater in Carthage. The theater board is currently in negotiations with the Carthage City Council,…
