Mark Tullis
Pioneers of the Illinois Frontier, part 1
by Deborah Heal My first three novels, the “history mystery trilogy, are set in southern Illinois towns near where I was born and grew up: Equality, Miles Station/Brighton, and Alton.…
Permission to Present Arms | Planet Ryan
Yesterday, after reading a Facebook post from our talented Republic-Times photographer, Alan Dooley, I was thrilled to learn of recent law that was passed regarding former service members being allowed…
War of the Worlds | Mark’s Remarks
Orson Welles was an actor and director, and at one time was at the helm of a popular radio show called “Mercury Theater on the Air.” This group of distinguished…
Vote! | Planet Ryan
Assuming you’ve seen the myriad of political “vote for me” signs lining the roads around the county, you know election day is just a few short weeks away. For some,…
In our lifetime | Mark’s Remarks
To tell you the truth, there are days I can barely pay attention to the news. Isn’t that awful? But many of you know what I’m talking about. After a…
Local food review: Fajitas del Pacifio
by Natalie Schweiger In the culinary world good quality food is a top priority. The value of a dish can be determined by freshness and taste. When I visited Casa…
Naked and Afraid | Planet Ryan
I have a confession to make: I’m completely addicted to the survival reality TV show “Naked and Afraid,” which airs weekly on the Discovery Channel. For those of you not…
Your glass and telomeres | Mark’s Remarks
How often have you heard the old adage “the glass is half full?” Not that one? Maybe you yourself have said it’s half empty. Whatever the case, you know the…