Donald Trump would have us believe that the “real” world is one governed by strength, power and force. A world where “might makes right.” A world where America can threaten, coerce or attack anyone anywhere to serve its perceived interests. Indeed, “might makes right” was the ...

The results of the altoonamirror.com Web Poll that appeared in the Jan. 10-11, 2026 edition of the Mirror caught my attention with particular reference to the word “affordability.” Affordability, as mentioned in the poll, was used to describe the economy and rising prices with the question ...

Since the composition of the current State House district system in 1968, the 79th District has never held a special election. This year, on March 17, voters residing in the 79th (formerly held by Lou Schmitt) will face an historic opportunity to vote in a special election. While unfamiliar, ...

When the Game Commission asks I assume it’s required by law or because they think it makes them look good. If they really care about what the hunters want, survey all the hunters when they purchase their licenses each year. Since this is all computerized, it should be rather easy to do. Then ...

Marco Rubio said on an ABC interview that U.S. oil companies will take over and run Venezuelan oil fields. He claimed that the oil revenues will be shared with the Venezuelan people instead of going to a handful of billionaires. It is so nice to live in America where our billionaires share ...

A humble and kind human being. An extraordinary business role model. A selfless and generous supporter of his community and all of the organizations for which he served as a champion. This does not even begin to characterize Steve Sheetz or describe the void that his passing has created. ...