Opinion
Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 – Secret agent and espionage type of movies dot list of top film franchises Don’t hate me for the “Twilight” pick … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 443 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a movie fan, think about this for a minute.…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 . 1. I’ve been a longtime fan of the Statler Brothers, who, for the record, are now retired. I used to watch their variety show on TV and even saw them in concert once. Harold, Phil, Don and Lew were the original Statler Brothers, who took their name…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 Not all first dates are the stuff of legends. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 441 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Remember some of those awkward first dates when you were young? (I once forgot the girl’s first name I took to…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 If you’ve never seen “The Big Chill,” you absolutely must, if for no other reason than the 3-minute opening. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 440 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The best movies with Thanksgiving as one of the primary themes? Here are my…
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Concerning thought No. 2 today, anyone wishing to defend Pete Davidson, feel free me to contact me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 439 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, Halloween’s over. It’s time to start concentrating on Thanksgiving, particularly the food aspect. I think we’d all probably agree that turkey…
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Now that we have stopped accepting “Letters to the Editor” regarding Nov. 8 ballot issues, I would like to add one other item. Muddy River News does not endorse political candidates. While I have worked for organizations in the past who have immersed themselves in this process (mostly in an attempt to curry favor for…
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Election Day is just around the corner, and I am reminded of the old saying, “All politics is local.” It is very easy to get bogged down in the current political climate that plagues our country on a national level. Division and discord are the order of the day. I find it rather interesting that,…
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Yep, every year on my birthday is a stark reminder about the loss of a great talent. More about that in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 437 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This month marks the 60th release of the Beatles’ first single, and if you are a…
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You’ll have to keep reading for a potential big drawback of eating sannakji in South Korea … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 438 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to have Archie and Edith from “All In The Family” as your parents? Or how…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 How about you? Can you say Giannis Antetokounmpo’s last name? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 436 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are a number of things that are always discouraging about this time of the year. See if you agree: 1. Leaving work when it’s…
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You know what should be on the ensuing list? The price of a gallon of gas. Now THAT is fearful … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 435 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What scares you the most in everyday life? We’re not counting death, predators or or similar subjects. Just things…
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Tuesday, Nov. 1 is the last day Muddy River News will publish “Letters to the Editor” pertaining to the Nov. 8 general election. We will publish our next round of letters on Monday, Oct. 31 and we will accept other letters up until 3 p.m. on Nov. 1. We will review those and…
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Zombies, maniacs, werewolves, vampires — yep, it’s that time of the year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 435 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When it comes to viewing pleasure, this is one of my favorite times of the year. Halloween always triggers the season of scary movies, and really, what…
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Reforms in the criminal justice system undoubtedly were needed and probably still are. Passing the 764-page SAFE-T Act without the customary vetting of legislation might well not be what’s needed. Still, come Jan. 1, 2023, it’s the law. Muddy River News has published articles about the SAFE-T Act. For those wanting to know more, Sen.…
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That line from “Jaws” might be the best single line from any kind of movie from any year. Truly, a classic … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 435 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we conclude our look at the best movie lines ever, spotlighting remarks from action/adventure flicks. Any of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 I wonder whatever prompted Renee Zellweger to have all of that plastic surgery? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 434 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we continue with the best movie lines ever. Our focus this time around is on the top responses…
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As a member of our hometown community and of Right to Life of Adams County, I was dismayed to see several local media outlets recently covered a pro-choice event but have not covered pro-life events in many years. At the recent Life Chain prayer event, more than 50 people came to pray. Many more honked…
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I tend to use the Clark Gable quote more than I should with the Little Woman … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 433 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The best movie lines ever? We all have our favorites, and personally it’s way too difficult to narrow them down to, say, the…
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We urge the voters of the 8th Judicial Circuit to retain Judge Scott Larson on Nov. 8. Judge Dennis K. Cashman (Ret.)Judge Mark A. Drummond (Ret.)Judge Carson D. Klitz (Ret.)Judge Diane M. Lagoski (Ret.)Judge William O. Mays (Ret.)Judge Alesia A. McMillen (Ret.)Judge Thomas J. Ortbal (Ret.)Judge M. Carol Pope (Ret.)Judge Michael R. Roseberry (Ret.)Judge Mark A. Schuering…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 That doesn’t mean I have any love for those miserable bugs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 432 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I knew it. I just knew it, and this Associated Press report backs me up. My wife, Kathy, has always attracted…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 I once hit a deer in a car I was driving. The deer won … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 431 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding us this is a dangerous time of year for all motorists…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 Wait, Elaine is 61? Say it ain’t so! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 430 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re like me, it’s always hard to accept your favorite TV and movie personalities are aging. I always expected Tom Cruise to remain…
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What is great about Halloween is that it hits pretty much every phase of your life. Growing up in the Midwest, who doesn’t love a crisp day with swirling fall leaves? Every movie with a spooky backdrop pretty much looks like it was made down the street from us. I was watching “The Curse of…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 The hamburger may be the most perfect food ever created … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 429 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It would be safe to say that next to my wife, our kids, the Cleveland Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes, the thing…
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It’s hard to imagine a world without some of the following occupations, but those days are coming … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 428 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since the turn of the current century, the job market has undergone some drastic changes, overhauls and reversals. I waded through numerous…
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