The Daily Truth
Civic-duty sermons from the Editor's desk - why involvement matters.
The Consequences
Carmi elected an unopposed mayor in 2025 and lost him by resignation in October. Six prospective candidates explain what they would change; the November 16–23 filing period is approaching.
“The RAB Was Notified.” What Did the WCHA Board Verify?
A September assurance, missing March documentation, and residents asking to serve: what did the WCHA board verify?
Not Optional
A WCHA resident has demanded what federal regulation already requires: the right to organize a resident council, and the authority's help in doing it. The clock runs out around November 4.
The Real Welfare Queens
They run the county. They run the housing authority. They own the realty, the grocery, and the ground. And for thirty years, the federal government has sent them millions of dollars a year — no means test, no questions. Every penny, named.
Why Small-Town Government Is Where Accountability Starts
Big scandals make the news. Small ones make the pattern — and in a county of sixteen thousand, the machinery of accountability runs on one thing: somebody in the room paying attention.