By Thomas Vaughn / Columnist The original deadline for completing Iraq’s new constitution has come and gone, without resolution of the most vexing problems facing the framers. The new deadline is Monday, Aug. 22.Apparently, the main sticking points are few, but daunting. They include federalism, the role of Islam, human rights, Kurdish autonomy, and distribution…

By Charles W. Johnson / Columnist Considering how hot the weather has been, I thought I might look into some of the phrases and expressions that have to do with the heat. First let me say I’ve never really thought much about the global warming theories which keep getting media attention these days. But the…

Our Viewpoint The last time Warren County’s high school football team won a game, the World Trade Center was still standing. Gas only cost $1.46 a gallon. And Barry Bonds was on his way to a Major League record of 73 home runs in a season.That meant Friday night’s Pioneer victory over Bradley Central was…

Randy Wallace and his wife, Shane?, have opened a Woodmen of the World office in McMinnville. The number is 474-9283. Woodmen of the World now has a McMinnville branch that has been open about two months above the bowling alley.And while I’m on the topic of the space above the bowling alley, let me give…

I’ve heard it said before that nothing is free. But whoever said that is apparently not aware of Main Street Bakery’s grand opening celebration coming up this Saturday.Free donuts and coffee will be given away Aug. 27 from 7 to 11 a.m. With “free” being a word everybody likes, bakery owner Linda Holland is planning…

Jennifer McGee, left, is the new owner of VIP Boutique and Day Spa located on New Smithville Highway. Jennifer is pictured with, from left, assistant manager Tina Jones and employees Cassie Brower and Chastity Wrisner. (James Clark photo) Word on the street is that VIP Consignment is one of the best places to tan in…

David Gann checks a filter at The Frame Peddler, which is one of his commercial customers. David and his wife, Susan, have opened Clean Air Flow and are eager for commercial and residential business. David Gann has worked at Carrier for the last 28-1/2 years. But this Friday will be his last day at a…

Pictured are the friendly employees at Brooke Jewelers. They are, from left Crystal Ryan, Brenda Sandate and Maggen Poche. Brooke Jewelers opened last Saturday at Three Star Mall. (James Clark photo) Three months after Friedman’s closed its doors, a new jewelry store has opened at the same location in Three Star Mall. Brooke Jewelers opened…

There was a large crowd, and plenty of money in the audience, when the old Dodge dealership went up for auction Thursday. Bidding was sluggish from the start and ended at $725,000. (James Clark photo) It was a bit of a letdown when the former Dodge dealership did not sell at auction Thursday afternoon. This…

By James Clark I’ve long operated under the assumption that money can buy happiness. Now at long last I finally have a study to prove it.Researchers from Pennsylvania State and Harvard University have determined once and for all (drum roll please) that richer people are happier than poorer people. So the next time someone tells…