Editorials

June 30, 2009

Editorial: Loss of icons reminds us life is short

The recent loss of celebrities Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, all in the span of a few days of one another, serve to remind the rest of us that life is indeed short and sweet.

June 23, 2009

Editorial: Terror on the Metro affects us all

What is more indicative of life in our area than Metro?

June 22, 2009

On your graduation

For those of you finishing high school, this is the first time, probably since kindergarten, that you are free of mandatory schooling.

June 10, 2009

Remembering a friend and hero

I met Lt. Col. Mark Stratton when I was just shy of sixteen years old. My dad had just gotten back from a tour in Afghanistan and we had quickly moved across the country to Norfolk Naval Base.

Detached from realities of the past

On June 6, 1944, American troops poured onto the beaches of Normandy and marked the beginning of the end of World War II.

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Letters to the Editor

June 30, 2009

Letter to the Editor for the week of July 3

It looks likes we may be about to see food prices jump, along with prices for utilities and energy.

June 23, 2009

Letters to the Editor for the week of June 26

It is fantastic to hear that the people from our county law enforcement went out of their way to run in honor of the Special Olympics and to carry the Special Olympics torch down Route 1.

June 16, 2009

Letters to the editor for the week of June 19

David Kerr’s editorial last week, “The BPOL debate continues,” failed to stick to the facts concerning this important issue for Stafford’s future.

June 10, 2009

Letters to the Editor for the week of June 12

After reading the news, I was glad to hear that the State Fair of Virginia has moved from the Richmond Raceway Complex to Caroline County and will be there for the September opening.

May 26, 2009

Letters to the Editor for the week of May 29

Readers share their views on Anne Holton’s speech and parental legislation.

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Columnists

June 30, 2009

Callander: Face it: Animals need county-run shelter

We’ve been hearing for some time about a proposal to put a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals compound on the site of the old Brooke Nursing Home.

Blankenship: Beyond the land of the free

So we’re again celebrating Independence Day. Hooray for the U.S. of A!

June 23, 2009

Gold: The Tale of Two Ws

It seems to me…as long ago as 1859, Charles Dickens saw the current Walmart controversies and the love affair with Wegmans when he wrote “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…

Kerr: A missed opportunity to save open space

It’s is a resource whose value is difficult to quantify. Some people would argue it’s not important and not worth paying for. Others would tell you it’s invaluable.

June 22, 2009

This Sunday, celebrate Dad

STAFFORD — In writing a Father’s Day column this week, I needed two things: inspiration and sources.

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Cartoons

June 30, 2009

Cartoon for July 3 paper

Only in our brave new world.

May 05, 2009

Cartoon for the week of May 8

Only in our brave new world.

April 21, 2009

Cartoon

Only in our brave new world.

April 07, 2009

Cartoon

Only in Stafford County

March 31, 2009

Cartoon

Only in Stafford County

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