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Step Up! | Mark’s Remarks
I am frankly fed up with the amount of parents or authority figures in this world who don’t do their jobs. If I hear that a child has ADHD or…
Is sitting really the new smoking? | Planet Ryan
Several months ago, a trusted physical fitness mentor in my life mentioned to me new research coming out that stated something along the lines of excessive sitting will at some…
Frettin’ and Fussin’ | Mark’s Remarks
I wrote a column a while back about how much energy we put into things that don’t matter. Most of the column was devoted to being angry, holding grudges, and…
Hands Free | Planet Ryan
As you may or may not know, earlier this year in Illinois, it became state law that one must use a hands-free way of talking on their cell phone while…
What would Jesus look like? | Mark’s Remarks
The first time I actually remember “seeing” Jesus was in a country church when I was very little. My family went there most Sundays. The church didn’t even have indoor…
Helm, Finnerty crowned WHS Prom royalty
Alec Helm and Hannah Finnerty were crowned king and queen of the 2014 Waterloo High School Prom, which took place Saturday night at Orlando Gardens in St. Louis. The theme…
Presidential scandal | Mark’s Remarks
When I can get my hands on it, I love to read American History magazine. If you think I am dropping hints, you’re right. A shameless hint. Perhaps a loyal…
Please drop the matches | Planet Ryan
As the person who has the responsibility of posting many of the “Breaking News” alerts on the Republic-Times website, I have to say the past few weeks have been unnecessarily…
Stiff-necked | Mark’s Remarks
I had read about God calling the Jewish folks “stiff-necked” people in Exodus. Over the years I had heard the term used many times. Through context clues, I had figured…
All Alone | Mark’s Remarks
I have recently read two separate news stories in which people have passed away. The twist to this story is that no one noticed. One of the stories had to…