Ben Shapiro This week, President Joe Biden -- in search of a new label to pin on his political opponents after the failure of his 'ultra-MAGA' branding, which prompted peals of laughter rather than shudders of horror -- landed on a new slur with which to tar those who don't support his agenda: they are, he said, semi-fascists. Speaking with a crowd of Democratic donors in Maryland, Biden reportedly said, 'What we're seeing now is either the beginning or the death knell of an extreme MAGA philosophy.

mailto:nick@indydaUyreporter.com The hot start continues for the Independence High School soccer team, as they won their second straight home match by a wide margin to open the season, defeating Wichita Homeschool by a final of 9-1 on Tuesday, August 30. Seven of those goals came before halftime, with the Homeschool side making some adjustments in the locker room.

Annie Lane Dear Annie: My inlaws have been married for more than 50 years. For most of that time, it has not been a marriage of love or respect.

Forrer Karen Lou Forrer (nee: Kuykendall), 80, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at her residence in Lebanon, OH, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Karen was born in Fort Lewis Washington, but her heart belonged in Kansas.

(TNS) Mikhail S. Gorbachev, the Soviet leader whose vision of humane communism liberated millions, bridled the global arms race and knocked down the walls dividing East and West, has died, according to Russian news agencies.

The Independence Public Library concluded their event series for Americans and the Holocaust with guest speaker Frank Liebermann, a Holocaust survivor, on Thursday, August 25. This traveling exhibit was courtesy of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association. Wine, popcorn, water and cookies were served while Liebermann presented via Zoom.

On the first day of school at Enterprise Elementary, Kasey Curmode gathered her second-graders on the carpet and posed a question: “What makes a good classmate?” Someone who shares, one student said. Someone who says, ‘You’re really nice,’ said another child, or ‘You can do it!’ Someone who doesn’t lie, or say mean words, or take other people’s stuff.

The Cherryvale High School Student Council is looking for anyone who would be interested in putting together a float to ride on in the Cherryvale Homecoming Parade, to be held September 30. The parade will start lining up at the high school at 1:45 p.m and will depart the school at 2:15 p.m. This years parade depart from the school north on Carson to Main Street, continuing on Main to Liberty and then stretching south on Liberty to Logan Park before disbanding.

Everyday Cheapskate Mary Hunt Are you aware that your health insurance provider may be willing to cover the cost of your gym membership? Or that all you need to take care of those annoying wasps flying around your home may be as close as your food pantry? How about where and how to purchase beautiful, high-quality, name-brand men's belts for a song? Your fellow readers know, and today they're willing to share. WASP CONTROL It's that time of year when I'm filling containers with homemade potion to trap the wasps that love to visit my property.

Adaven Scronce Diversified Agriculture and Natural Resource agent, Wildcat Extension District While the days have gotten a little cooler recently the hot, sunny weather that we had previously was the perfect combination for pond weeds and algae to grow. While all pond weeds and algae can become a nuisance and start to overtake a pond, requiring control, one type of algae is of particular concern and that is Blue-green algae.