Andrew Unverferth

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The case for Santa | Mark’s Remarks

Santa Claus can become a very touchy subject for some.  There are people who are very torn about the whole thing. As with many things in my life, I have…

Pioneers of the Illinois Frontier, part III

by Deborah Heal James and Isabelle Garretson and the other families had come to the Illinois Country in 1782, thinking that with the Revolutionary War over, they were fairly safe…

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The Last Three Letters of Christmas | Mark’s Remarks

This is my final column in a series I’ve been writing based on Hank Hanegraaff’s book called “The Heart of Christmas.” As I’ve said the past two weeks, I hope…

Above and Beyond | Planet Ryan

Have you ever had someone go out of their way to do something so nice that it left you with a smile on your face, a renewed faith in humanity…

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The next three | Mark’s Remarks

I told you last week that I’m reading Hank Hanegraaff’s book “The Heart of Christmas.”  We talked about the first three letters of Christmas and what they stand for in…

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The first three letters | Mark’s Remarks

I love listening to Hank Hanegraff, also known as “The Bible Answer Man.” Do you listen to him? He knows it all. I am ashamed of my lack of biblical…

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The first three letters | Mark’s Remarks

I love listening to Hank Hanegraff, also known as “The Bible Answer Man.” Do you listen to him? He knows it all. I am ashamed of my lack of biblical…

Moving on | Planet Ryan

My last column was about a week before a St. Louis County grand jury announced that Ferguson, Mo. police officer Darren Wilson would not face charges in the Michael Brown…

Local food review: Gallagher’s Restaurant

by Natalie Schweiger As an aspiring food writer, I’ve traveled to many places and reviewed a variety of blog worthy entrees. I’ve expanded my taste on an array of cultured…

The Republic-Times 2014 Deer Contest

2014 Deer Contest Information As if getting a nice deer this season wasn’t cool enough, the Republic-Times wants to help you show off your trophy and give you the chance…