Opinion

We leave ‘claw marks’ when we let go of our past selves, shows emotional path

Annie Witt

Saturday, July 19, 2025

“Everything I’ve ever let go of has claw marks on it,” is a quote from American writer David Foster Wallace. I’ve loved this quote ever since I first read it. Recently it’s been resonating with me on a deeper level.

Newspapers exist to serve their communities

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, July 19, 2025

With every passing week, my team and I at Reporter & Farmer try our absolute best to produce a quality publication that we can not only be proud of but one we hope is of service to the entire community.

Handling a common annoyance with humor

Amanda Dulitz

Friday, July 11, 2025

Technology has revolutionized the communication game but it has also opened the door for those with less than good intentions.Scammers and spammers have always found a way to scam their fellow man. Modern technology, I imagine, has only made that job easier.

My experience at Rubik's Cube World Championship

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, July 11, 2025

Nearly 2,000 competitors packed into the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA July 3-6 for the 2025 Rubik’s Cube World Championship and I was lucky enough to be one of them.

Time flies faster when you're the older sibling

Annie Witt

Friday, July 11, 2025

My youngest brother Henry recently took his senior pictures and Gavin just graduated high school this past spring and will be heading to college this fall.It’s bittersweet watching the people in your life grow and complete certain stages.

We’re probably just S.O.L., so grab a paddle

Amanda Dulitz

Friday, July 4, 2025

Day County is basically up you-know-what creek without a paddle.At least, that’s what it feels like after listening to a presentation by those who have the power to design a solution to keep her from drowning. Instead, it feels like the message is, “better find a boat and start rowing.

Sunburns, whistles and growing pains

Annie Witt

Friday, July 4, 2025

As I sit in the office in front of the computer, making constant calls, with a million things on my mind, I often think back to my first real job, lifeguarding.I worked at the Bristol Swimming Pool and began that job the summer between my freshman and sophomore years of high school.

Guilt versus shame and their effects on devoloping minds

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, July 4, 2025

Guilt is a helpful mechanism used to help us resolve our wrongs. It’s an alarm system which motivates correct behavior. If someone steals something which belongs to a friend guilt can give us the feeling we have violated our love for them and need to make things right.

Light ‘em up (responsibly)

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, June 28, 2025

I love a good fireworks show. The kind with the mortars so big, when they go off, you can feel the percussion hit you in the chest. Watching the various sparkle effects as the fire lights up the sky also adds to the excitement.

Moving from the doghouse to the bedside

Annie Witt

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Scout was our family dog, loved by everyone, with his own personality, quirks and special bond with each of us.Originally, Scout was supposed to live on the farm with my grandparents but my brothers and I would always be outside at our house about a mile away where Scout would often come visit us.

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