Now Hear This: Can women wedge into Augusta?
By Hope Hines / Columnist We’re about to discover just how much “power” women of America really possess. I already have a clue, but stay with me on this.The battlefield over which this power struggle is being waged is one of the most beautiful spots on earth – Augusta National Golf Course where the Masters…
Read MoreTaking a Stand: We can forgive, but don’t forget
By Duane Sherrill / Columnist I’d fallen asleep on the couch the night before in front of the television when I awoke to my wife telling me to wake up and look at what was on.As my eyes focused, I could see smoke billowing from a large building, a building which I recognized moments later…
Read MoreFair an opportune time to prey on children
Our Viewpoint It’s fair week, one of the most celebrated times here in Warren County. From the rides, to the Fairest of the Fair pageant, to baby shows and food booths, the fair is a week-long social event which brings the community together.Unfortunately, as is often the case, there are people out there who don’t…
Read MoreHas security improved in a year?
By Joseph Perkins / Columnist Tom Ridge was asked a direct question during an interview with the San Diego Union-Tribune’s editorial board: Is America safer today than it was on Sept. 11? “Yes,” the White House homeland security chief replied. That’s a profoundly troubling answer when held up against a recently published investigative report about…
Read MoreThe View from Here: I can’t shake all this spam e-mail
By Amy Satterwhite / Columnist Apparently, I e-mailed myself.If that sounds strange, that was pretty close to my reaction when I booted up the old computer a while back to check messages from friends and family.It was all right there for me alone to see. The e-mail address in the “from” box matched the address…
Read MorePausing to remember victims is appropriate
Our Viewpoint There has been no shortage of reminders that the one-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks is just three days away.In the upcoming days, newspapers and TV stations throughout the country will no doubt ask the questions, “Where does the United States stand? After one year, where are we now?”As we close in…
Read MoreWCPI airs special music of reflection, meditation
Warren County’s public radio station, WCPI 91.3, will broadcast today a collection of musical works especially chosen for their meditative, introspective quality, program director Gloria Grissom announced.Today’s edition of “Sunday Showcase,” a locally produced program of classical music which airs each Sunday from noon to 3 p.m., is being described as an appropriate event as…
Read MoreStandard kicks off tailgating football season
By Janice M. Howard / Style Editor for the Southern Standard Pioneer Jake, Warren County High School mascot, joins the Mini Standard’s Bonnie Bear for noon-time festivities at the Southern Standard. A combination of football, fans and food are the basic ingredients for a successful tailgate party. It’s both fashionable and fun to serve food…
Read MoreMeth lab found in the city
By DUANE SHERRILL / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard A Warren Street man faces narcotics charges after deputies found an alleged meth lab inside his home while searching for a fugitive.The suspect, Ralph Edward (Junior) Pease was charged with manufacture of meth when he returned home Thursday afternoon to find lawmen at his residence…
Read MoreAshworth will make rounds at fair
By CHARLES W. JOHNSON / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard ASHWORTH Grand Ole Opry star Ernie Ashworth will be visiting the Warren County Fair this year as he does a round of interviews with local radio personalities.Ashworth will be showing up on Thomas Vaughn’s show “Your Turn” first. Vaughn’s interview will be broadcast at…
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