Incumbents Take All in Election
The incumbents did well in the General Primary Election held on May 19 in Talbot County. Here is a breakdown of the vote.
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The original Fort Michilimackinac has been reconstructed bases on archaeological finds. A British fort, it was captured by the Ojibwe during Pontiac’s rebellion by using a game of baaga’adowe, or stickball.
Murder Trial Continues in Bryant Murder; Talbot Residents Await Decision
A verdict of the three people accused of killing Manchester High star athlete Daryus Bryant is expected to come sometime this week after the jury couldn’t come to a conclusion on Friday, May 22 and reconvened on Tuesday, May 26.
The verdict was not avaiable at press time of this newspaper.
DID YOU KNOW …? Was a popular French fashion designer actually a Nazi spy?
Be sure you’re here next week.
Next week’s column is going to be one of the most special I’ve ever produced, because it celebrates something I never thought would happen.
No, I won’t share any hints beyond those, but whatever you do, don’t miss next week’s installment of “Did You Know ...?” because it’s going to be a very special one, one that took over nine years to create.
Be here. Same Bat-time, same Bat-channel.
UPI Reports Some Crazy Happenings
Readers of my column knows that I love to keep up with the news and with the weird news. UPI has reported some pretty interesting stories of late. Here are a few you might find interesting.
Ah, the Good Old Days … Back When It Made Sense
The world can be a frightening place. (As if you needed me to tell you that.)
But twice a day at least, I get to escape from it for a few minutes, back to a time when things made more sense. I’m referring to the times I get into my car and come to work or go home, and I spend that time listening to Old-Time Radio classic programs.
* Memorial Day Weekend 2026 Honor The Fallen *
Greetings and blessings! Memorial Day 2026 is essentially reserved and dedicated to acknowledge, honor and remember our deserving military fallen heroes who paid the most honorable, courageous, selfless and ultimate sacrifice. So, in many places, honoring wreaths will be laid; and flags will be hung for the fallen. In fact, we honor the fallen by simply saying, "Thank you for your service!" to those presently serving.
Change Is In the Air
A bit of a news junkie, I periodically peruse foreign news sources for reports regarding the US.
These sources can be quite insightful and forthcoming, often more so than domestic news sources with the added benefit of providing some indication of what foreigners are thinking about the US. Moreover, the ones I watch appear to still have some sense of integrity, something sadly lacking at most American networks.
Andy’s Astronomy: Alhena Spotted Below Jupiter
Cool nighttime and early morning temperatures has allowed for some awesome star gazing.
The planet Jupiter remains incredibly bright. To spot Jupiter, about 10:30 pm look just north of west, or for those with a compass along a heading of 283 degrees, and about 43 degrees above the horizon, and there is Jupiter. It is difficult to miss.
Trial Begins in Bryant Murder Case
The murder trial of Manchester High star athlete, Daryus Bryant, got underway last Monday and is still ongoing. It is believed the trial could take up to two weeks or more.
Three Talbot County residents are facing charges of murder, three counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Bryant was shot and killed only a few days before his 17 birthday in Columbus after attending the school’s prom on April 20, 2024.
This Week in American History
The original Fort Michilimackinac has been reconstructed bases on archaeological finds. A British fort, it was captured by the Ojibwe during Pontiac’s rebellion by using a game of baaga’adowe, or stickball.
Murder Trial Continues in Bryant Murder; Talbot Residents Await Decision
A verdict of the three people accused of killing Manchester High star athlete Daryus Bryant is expected to come sometime this week after the jury couldn’t come to a conclusion on Friday, May 22 and reconvened on Tuesday, May 26. The verdict was not avaiable at press time of this newspaper.
DID YOU KNOW …? Was a popular French fashion designer actually a Nazi spy?
Be sure you’re here next week. Next week’s column is going to be one of the most special I’ve ever produced, because it celebrates something I never thought would happen. No, I won’t share any hints beyond those, but whatever you do, don’t miss next week’s installment of “Did You Know ...?” because it’s going to be a very special one, one that took over nine years to create. Be here. Same Bat-time, same Bat-channel.
UPI Reports Some Crazy Happenings
Readers of my column knows that I love to keep up with the news and with the weird news. UPI has reported some pretty interesting stories of late. Here are a few you might find interesting.
Ah, the Good Old Days … Back When It Made Sense
The world can be a frightening place. (As if you needed me to tell you that.) But twice a day at least, I get to escape from it for a few minutes, back to a time when things made more sense. I’m referring to the times I get into my car and come to work or go home, and I spend that time listening to Old-Time Radio classic programs.
* Memorial Day Weekend 2026 Honor The Fallen *
Greetings and blessings! Memorial Day 2026 is essentially reserved and dedicated to acknowledge, honor and remember our deserving military fallen heroes who paid the most honorable, courageous, selfless and ultimate sacrifice. So, in many places, honoring wreaths will be laid; and flags will be hung for the fallen. In fact, we honor the fallen by simply saying, "Thank you for your service!" to those presently serving.
Change Is In the Air
A bit of a news junkie, I periodically peruse foreign news sources for reports regarding the US. These sources can be quite insightful and forthcoming, often more so than domestic news sources with the added benefit of providing some indication of what foreigners are thinking about the US. Moreover, the ones I watch appear to still have some sense of integrity, something sadly lacking at most American networks.
Andy’s Astronomy: Alhena Spotted Below Jupiter
Cool nighttime and early morning temperatures has allowed for some awesome star gazing. The planet Jupiter remains incredibly bright. To spot Jupiter, about 10:30 pm look just north of west, or for those with a compass along a heading of 283 degrees, and about 43 degrees above the horizon, and there is Jupiter. It is difficult to miss.
Trial Begins in Bryant Murder Case
The murder trial of Manchester High star athlete, Daryus Bryant, got underway last Monday and is still ongoing. It is believed the trial could take up to two weeks or more. Three Talbot County residents are facing charges of murder, three counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Bryant was shot and killed only a few days before his 17 birthday in Columbus after attending the school’s prom on April 20, 2024.