Be aware of fire dangers
Today may be a Red Alert Day for fire danger as issued by the National Weather Service.
Such a day is called when high winds and very low humidity occur during a warm day in dry conditions. High wi…
Opinion
Every day is special for some reason
Did you know every day is National Something Day?
Tuesday was National Pizza Day, but it was also National Bagel Day and National Toothache Day.
Today, February 11, is National Make a Friend Day,…
Arena big for Dodge City
United Wireless Arena celebrated its fifth anniversary last Saturday with a Battle of the Bands. The event also was a food drive for local charities.
We take this space to congratulate the arena on…
Dodge City, sports mecca
The announcements concerning Dodge City and sports teams have been coming in fast and furious as of late.
It started with the release of a new semipro basketball team -- the Dodge City Mavericks --…
Bowl commercials are the real game
The 50th Super Bowl will be played on Sunday and I, like millions of other football fans, can't wait -- for the new commercials.
I'll be honest. In games the Miami Dolphins do not play, I don't car…
Music can tie one’s life together
I was shocked last week with the death of Glenn Frey -- a founding member of the Eagles band, a solo artist and an actor.
I was born in 1967, so the music of the 1970s and 80s are the soundtrack of…
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds have been a staple in Mayan and Aztec diets for centuries. Today, they draw the interest of many people for their health benefits and uses in cooking. It turns out chia seeds are a rich …
Support TOC, other events
The annual Tournament of Champions basketball tournament tips off today at the United Wireless Arena.
Dodge City will play in the last game tonight, but we encourage everyone to come out for some b…
Interesting responses to social media posts
I'll admit it. It was unprofessional on my part and I take full responsibility for it.
On Tuesday afternoon, I decided an experiment was needed. I decided to put some unprofessional -- even rude an…
There are no easy decisions in life
There is no such thing as an easy decision.
Well, maybe there is, but only if Donald Trump wins the Republican nomination and the decision on which candidate to vote for will be decided for me.
S…