TO THE EDITOR: I have two words to help simplify the street vendor dilemma: GRANDFATHERED IN. The Hot Dog Man was there before the renovations. He should have the right to go back without all the rules and regulations being dreamed up to stop whatever ?evil street vendors? you seem to think are lurking about.…

TO THE EDITOR: I?m writing in response to Wednesday?s paper on INS not being in town. I think it was so wrong for someone to start the rumors that INS was in the county picking up the illegal Hispanics in this town. I live in one apartment complex in this town where I don?t know…

Thomas Vaughn Tuesday is election day in Warren County.?Will our citizens flock to the polls in 12 districts and 21 precincts to cast their votes, or will they stay away in droves, as too often happens in local primaries? Judging from the early voting turnout of some 4800 voters, including absentee voters, it appears likely…

Jim Mullen I just saw a report that said eight out of 10 car crashes or near-crashes are caused by “distracted” drivers. Thank goodness I had the TV on in the car on or I might have missed that. It’s one of those stories that can change your life. So I called Sue to tell…

Charlie Johnson Considering my passion for words it?s probably not going to be a surprise to anyone that I like word games, and of course my favorite is that old standby of word games, Scrabble. For those of you who also love this venerable, but still challenging and popular, game I thought it might be…

James Clark photo Frances Hillis has top-of-the-line antiques available at her new Main Street store called Victorian Rose Antiques. Located across from Citizens Tri-County Bank, the store opens this Friday.

Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I hate the house we live in ? the floor plan, age, the location ? everything. When we bought the house, my husband – Mr. Economics Degree – made all the decisions and I felt like my opinions didn?t matter. I really want to move, but I can?t convince him. I…

?The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do.? ? B.F. Skinner ?By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.? ? Charles Wadsworth ?Sooner or later we all quote our mothers.? ? Bern Williams ?My parents only had one…

The hard-working crew at New York Grill is dedicated to providing quality food and an enjoyable atmosphere. The Main Street restaurant is experiencing increased business now that the road has reopened and downtown renovation work is complete.

James Clark When it comes to customer satisfaction, McMinnville Ford is No. 1 in the entire Mid-South region. Pictured, from left, are Jerry Butcher, Wally Stern, Danny Gilder and owner Terry Kidd. If there?s one topic that?s dominated recent conversation it?s the price of gas, which is creeping closer and closer to $3 a gallon.…