“If you assume the [repeal of the gas tax hike] is going to pass—and pass overwhelmingly—it makesmore sense to take the painsooner than later.”-John Horvick, pollster, DHM Research At politically oriented holiday parties all over the state, the hot topic is what Democrats will do in the face of a[Read More…]
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Doctor’s orders? ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week’
Albert StummAssociated Press Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —”oh, hoo hoo hoo, eeh, ha ha ha”— soon ripples into genuine laughter, and she giddily kicks her feet.She’s practicing what she calls Laughasté, a[Read More…]
No. 5 Oregon beats No. 19 James Madison 51-34 in College Football Playoff opener
Andrew DestinAP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Had the first College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium ended at halftime, it would have been a clinical performance by No. 5 Oregon.Even with a lackluster second half, the Ducks breezed by No. 19 James Madison for a 51-34 win on[Read More…]
No. 5 Oregon bracing for stiffer test from No. 4 Texas Tech in CFP quarterfinal game at Orange Bowl
Andrew DestinAP Sports Writer COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi did not mince words when assessing the fifth-ranked Ducks’ defensive performance in a 51-34 win over No. 12 James Madison in a College Football Playoff game.While three of James Madison’s touchdowns came after Oregon built a[Read More…]
Tales from the Rural Patrol
(Editor’s note: Factual information for ‘Tales’ is provided by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.) Dec. 6*All four tiers on were on the ground after a dance with a guardrail yet not[Read More…]
Good Shepherd Lutheran
What a Gift That Is Christmas is when we remember that God came close. We were in trouble, and even though we were created to be with Him, our hearts were far away. There was a barrier between us and our Creator, and that night He took a huge step[Read More…]
A look at aging baby boomers in the United States
MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press The oldest baby boomers — once the vanguard of an American youth that revolutionized U.S. culture and politics — turn 80 in 2026.The generation that twirled the first plastic hula hoops and dressed up the first Barbie dolls, embraced the TV age, blissed out at Woodstock[Read More…]
Today in History: The Associated Press
Today in History: December 24, World War I ‘Christmas truce’ begins Today is Wednesday, Dec. 24, the 358th day of 2025. There are seven days left in the year. This is Christmas Eve.Today in history:On Dec. 24, 1914, during World War I, impromptu Christmas truces began to take hold along[Read More…]
Why are we still drinking eggnog?
Jere CassidyAssociated Press While it may be highly divisive, eggnog remains a staple of the holiday season. Smithsonian Magazine reports that Americans consume approximately 240 million cups of creamy, nutmeg-flavored eggnog each year. From classic nog to modern flavors, this drink is a holiday must-have.Made with cream or milk, eggs[Read More…]