When you stop to think about it, the 19th century in America was a century of war. There was the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), the Civil War (1861–1865) and the Spanish American War in 1898 — and with all these wars came the need for explosives. Making gunpowder a hot commodity at the […]

When you stop to think about it, the 19th century in America was a century of war. There was the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), the Civil War (1861–1865) and the Spanish American War in 1898 — and with all these wars came the need for explosives. Making gunpowder a hot commodity at the […]

Educational 0pportunities Join a four-week course to gain basic Excel skills. You will experience the basics of using Excel and get a more in-depth knowledge of the program. This course will help you learn to use additional features and improve your skills. Held in the Lake Region Vocational Center in Naples by the Lake Region […]

March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb — or so the saying goes. As of the time of writing, that seems to be true. We’ve already been slammed with one nor’easter and another is predicted — lots of shoveling. Hopefully, this leonine weather will be lying down with the lamb by the end […]

“If variety is the spice of life, marriage is the big can of leftover Spam.” Johnny Carson. During my younger years, I certainly ate a whole lot of America’s wonder food, Spam. I consumed most of it while I was in school, especially junior high school. Sometimes the sandwiches contained other ingredients such as lettuce, […]

You’re feeling sleepy… A comedy/hypnosis show featuring hypnotist Steve Marino is set to occur on Friday, March 16, 7 p.m. at the GNG high school cafeteria. Doors open at 6 p.m. This is a family-friendly event to benefit GNG Project Graduation. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available at the door […]