Blogs

Did You See the Funnel Cloud?
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ June 23, 2009

Garden Break
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ June 22, 2009 ~ 24 comments

Concert nearing sellout
The Editor's Forum by Ron Kemp ~ June 16, 2009

Summer Sun and Some Showers
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ June 16, 2009

Visitors and Pageants
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ June 9, 2009

Murder in the Name of the Lord?
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ June 3, 2009 ~ 32 comments

School's Out
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ June 1, 2009

Summer is Here
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ May 25, 2009

Memorial Day Reflections
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ May 23, 2009 ~ 12 comments

It's a Bright Sunshiney Day
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ May 18, 2009

Where Next--Day Care? Nursing Homes?
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ May 14, 2009 ~ 9 comments

End of School Year
Cole's Cougar Comments by By Cole Thomas ~ May 12, 2009 ~ 1 comment

It's Time to Dream
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ May 11, 2009

Will the Sun Ever Shine Again?
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ May 5, 2009

The Center-wing Phenomenon
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ May 1, 2009 ~ 5 comments

As April Wanes
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ April 28, 2009

Remember to Breathe
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ April 24, 2009 ~ 20 comments

Enjoy the Spring Beauty
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ April 22, 2009

Major concert being planned
The Editor's Forum by Ron Kemp ~ April 20, 2009

Remember: It's supposed to be fun
Sports by Ryan Rogers ~ April 16, 2009 ~ 1 comment

Power of Positive Thought
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ April 13, 2009 ~ 1 comment

No dust to settle
Sports by Ryan Rogers ~ April 9, 2009

Ice Book Published
The Editor's Forum by Ron Kemp ~ April 8, 2009

A Kaleidoscope Spring
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ April 6, 2009

Windy!
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ March 30, 2009

Junior Class Fundraising
Cole's Cougar Comments by By Cole Thomas ~ March 27, 2009

It's Spring! It's Spring! It's Spring!
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ March 24, 2009

Marching on Toward Spring
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ March 17, 2009

March Winds
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ March 11, 2009

On News and Newspapers
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ March 6, 2009 ~ 6 comments

A Lovely Snowfall
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ March 4, 2009

Still Recovering
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ February 25, 2009

Girls Go to Regionals
Cole's Cougar Comments by By Cole Thomas ~ February 25, 2009

An enormous effort
Sports by Ryan Rogers ~ February 19, 2009

First Blog
Cole's Cougar Comments by By Cole Thomas ~ February 18, 2009 ~ 2 comments

Tough loss for Cougars in 5 OT
The Editor's Forum by Ron Kemp ~ February 18, 2009

Minnesota trucker's trip to Rector featured on television
The Editor's Forum by Ron Kemp ~ February 16, 2009 ~ 1 comment

Survivors of the Winter Blast
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ February 14, 2009

Basketball games
The Editor's Forum by Ron Kemp ~ February 7, 2009

Recent days: both difficult and inspiring
The Editor's Forum by Ron Kemp ~ February 6, 2009 ~ 2 comments

Blog Extra: A Tribute to Small Town Spirit
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ February 6, 2009 ~ 6 comments

Walking the Talk
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ February 6, 2009 ~ 9 comments

Same Old Political Same Old?
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ January 31, 2009 ~ 7 comments

We Are The Greatest Nation on Earth
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ January 22, 2009

Inauguration Day 2009
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ January 17, 2009 ~ 1 comment

On Overcoming
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ January 17, 2009 ~ 17 comments

So Sorry Chargers
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ January 14, 2009 ~ 1 comment

Pony Quest
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ January 9, 2009 ~ 4 comments

A New Year Ahead
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ January 7, 2009

Rector On The Map
The Editor's Forum by Ron Kemp ~ January 6, 2009 ~ 2 comments

Veterans Memorial
The Editor's Forum by Ron Kemp ~ January 6, 2009

Welcome Year 2009
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ January 1, 2009

Merry Christmas everyone!
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ December 24, 2008

Feels like Christmas
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ December 17, 2008

Good Riddance
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ December 16, 2008 ~ 39 comments

Welcome Home Heroes
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ December 13, 2008

Pushing String
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ December 7, 2008 ~ 4 comments

Moving on
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ December 4, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ November 26, 2008

Remembering November 22, 1963
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ November 23, 2008 ~ 1 comment

Transitional Meditations
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ November 17, 2008 ~ 18 comments

Life After the Election
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ November 12, 2008

On Endings and Beginnings
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ November 8, 2008 ~ 47 comments

Early Thanksgiving and Mother Daughter Cruise
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ November 3, 2008

Carpe Diem
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ November 2, 2008 ~ 2 comments

Cotton, Politics, and Good Times
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ October 30, 2008

Laying it on the line
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ October 29, 2008 ~ 12 comments

Blue Grass Music in the Park
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ October 25, 2008

Oh, for straight facts and dialogue
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ October 21, 2008 ~ 9 comments

Still Cheering for the Cougars
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ October 16, 2008

Outgrowing the Bradley Effect?
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ October 12, 2008 ~ 13 comments

Way to Go Cougars
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ October 10, 2008

On Regulation
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ October 6, 2008 ~ 6 comments

The Wedding the Wedding
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ October 4, 2008

Duct Tape, String and Baling Wire
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ September 28, 2008 ~ 3 comments

Always a hand when you need it
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ September 25, 2008 ~ 1 comment

This Is Not Your Grandpa's Depression (Yet)
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ September 22, 2008 ~ 2 comments

The Winds of Ike
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ September 18, 2008

Glad to be back home
Blackcats and Yellow Dogs by Charlie Crow ~ September 15, 2008 ~ 12 comments

Life After Labor Day
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ September 12, 2008

A Farewell to Rector from Sandra Roussel
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ September 12, 2008

Rector Graced By Labor Day Visitors from Near and Far
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ September 5, 2008

See you at the Picnic!!!
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ August 27, 2008 ~ 1 comment

Too much Summer Fun!
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ August 20, 2008 ~ 1 comment

Loving These Cooler Temperatures
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ August 16, 2008

Hot! Hotter! Dry!
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ August 8, 2008 ~ 1 comment

The Crops are Looking Good!
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ August 1, 2008

What's With all the Honking?
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ July 24, 2008

Early morning fire
The Editor's Forum by Ron Kemp ~ July 21, 2008

Concert this week
The Editor's Forum by Ron Kemp ~ July 21, 2008

The Corn is In
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ July 17, 2008

Rainbows and Gardens
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ July 11, 2008

Welcome, welcome, welcome
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ July 4, 2008

Summer 2008
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ June 27, 2008

Landmark being renovated
The Editor's Forum by Ron Kemp ~ June 24, 2008

Exciting concert
The Editor's Forum by Ron Kemp ~ June 24, 2008

The Best Father's Day Ever
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ June 23, 2008

Summer is Here!
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ June 12, 2008

Blue Grass at the Park
News from the Porch Swing by Christa Hedrick ~ June 9, 2008