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You wouldn’t know it, but 13 former residents of Kearney, Holt and Paradise sacrificed their lives in five modern wars over four generations.

What is being done about the rapid, rampant growth of the honeysuckle bush in the Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties?

Our Sixth District Congressman, Sam Graves, has begun his fundraising for the 2024 election cycle by blanketing the district with his request for money.

Regarding the permanent purchase of artwork for the city of Liberty, no statue or art piece ever placed in the Historic Downtown Liberty Inc. district has ever complied with the city's own guidelines for the district.

Back in the mid ‘60s, I was in college in a small Baptist college in the south. This was a time when the college was beginning to integrate. I was also appointed drum major for the college band.

Easter celebrates the resurrection of the holy one of Israel, but some still observe this occasion by eating ham; which comes from an innocent, intelligent and gentle creatures. Animals should not be the centerpiece of this holy day.

An article accessible March 8, 2023 on the Courier-Tribune's website, "Open enrollment plan for Missouri public schools narrowly approved in House," deals with the prejudice against public education by many Republicans.

The recent passing of Angie Borgedalen, the longtime editor of the Liberty Tribune, stirred up a range of emotions, and is a reminder of the importance of local newspapers to the fabric of a community.

If gaming and marijuana be a fault, then tax the wicked, but do not tax groceries.

On my daily walk, I used to love the sound of the train whistle as it neared a crossing somewhere in Liberty. But now, hearing a train whistle and the long, low rumble of the cars along their tracks worries me because of the East Palestine, OH toxic train wreck several weeks ago. That though…

In considering the weighty decision ahead of us choosing new members for our school board next month, I am paying attention to the candidates' credentials. In order to garner my support, I need a candidate to demonstrate some basic commitments.

Angie Reed brings unique perspectives and experiences to the Liberty Board of Education.

A history lesson needs repeated. The U.S. divided when the southern states seceded from the U.S. due to disagreement with the north states over slavery. The south, Confederate white soldiers, fought and died to keep slaves. The north, Union white soldiers, fought and died to abolish slavery.…

I am a descendant of a past mayor of Liberty and of four sheriffs of Clay County.

Have you ever emailed or called an elected official and did you get answers to your questions? Randy Railsback was my previous state representative and I contacted him on a few issues. He returned emails and we talked; he was willing to communicate even if we disagreed. My new representative…

Before I become a social pariah, let me tell you that I'm thrilled the KC Chiefs won the Super Bowl. I watched the game, I jumped up, I sat down, I went outside and heard my neighbors' excited yells and watched the fireworks. I am all for celebrating the win.

Thank you for having this section as a place to voice opinions and concerns. I would like to respond to Ms. (Catherine) Raine’s letter (printed in the Feb. 16 edition of Courier-Tribune). I too grew up in Liberty, and for most of my growing up, I paid no little attention to the cemetery. It …

I am proud to live in the Kansas City region and am especially proud of the Chiefs and the honor they brought to our area through their Super Bowl victory. I am proud of our loyal fans and the noise they make with each home game. I am proud of our ownership, management team, coaching staff a…

For almost three years, an offended group has tried to remove an historic grave marker to Confederate dead veterans. They have transferred their own values of offense and hatred to this marker while ignoring the entire story behind its position in the cemetery.

Something got overlooked in the torrent of news that happened in late January during the fight over electing a new U.S. House speaker.

Growing up in Liberty, I was frightened by a ghost story about the tallest monument in Fairview Cemetery, an obelisk topped by an armed Confederate soldier who was said to turn his head in the dead of night.

Egg prices have tripled in some states in the past year, largely because of the slaughter of nearly 58 million birds sickened by bird flu.