As I read how some Oregon sheriffs have written letters pledging to refuse to enforce federal gun regulations they deem unconstitutional, I found myself wondering what exactly sheriffs are sworn to do in fulfillment of their duties.

OK, Lance Armstrong is yesterday’s news. Armstrong, who late last week appeared on a two-part confessional on the O network, located on the TV dial somewhere near the military history channel and the jewelry channel, disappeared behind headlines screaming the latest on Notre Dame’s love-lost linebacker, Manti Te’o (pronounced “idiot”).

To the Citizens of Union County:

The recent tragic events surrounding school shootings have rightfully brought to the forefront the safety of our children in schools.  

It may not be time yet to pull the rails on the Wallowa Union Railroad short-line railroad owned by Wallowa County and Union County.

For bad weather around La Grande and Union County, some winters are worse than others. The one under way now hasn’t been especially pleasant, at least not for people who don’t like snow. Good thing for all of us, our public works crews are adept at clearing paths.