Vogts: I Hate Cold Weather
When I wake up in the morning here in Moundridge, Kan., and turn on the news to hear the weather, I hate it when after […]
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Special Section Produced, Cover Looks Great
I recently produced a special section for a local retirement facility, Memorial Home. This is the 50th year the place has been in business, so […]
Ledger Landlord Hears Voices In The Night
The Ledger’s office is a unique place compared to other newspaper offices I have seen. Of course, this uniqueness undoubtedly stems from the fact The […]
St. Louis Road Trip Yields Fun, Urge To Live In Big City
All of my Twitter followers probably figured out that I went to St. Louis this past weekend since I had extra time off due to […]
Colbert-Inspired T-Shirt Arrives In Moundridge
Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert called Canton, Kan., a sh**hole on “The Colbert Report.” Canton is my hometown, and the residents there reacted negatively and were […]
Neighboring Town Spins Colbert’s Canton (Kan.) Slam
So it looks like one town’s tantrum is turning into another town’s T-shirt. After Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert called Canton, Kan., a sh**hole on “The […]
Auction Attendance Yields Washer, Dryer
It has finally happened. No longer will I be forced to haul my dirty clothes back to my parents’ house in Canton to do laundry. […]
Ledger Newspaper Gets Online Presence
As of this week, The Ledger now has a news Web site. I have been working on it for the past few weeks, and I […]
Grandiose Gardening
A super steak tomato sits on my desk this morning. Moundridge’s Erma Goering grew the tomato. Goering’s husband, Wilbert “Toby” Goering, said the red fruit […]
Moundridge Starting To Feel Like Home
It’s true. A former Canton citizen is starting to feel at home in Wildcat country. It’s nothing personal against my beloved hometown Eagles, but the […]
Can Journalists Be Too Transparent?
Earlier this week I posted a picture of my new house here on this blog. I have been asked if I am worried about people […]
Independence Day Celebrated By Moving Into Moundridge Home
This past weekend was a time of celebration for our country. Such festivities were evident as bright, colorful lights filled the night skies and firework […]