3,000 hits in professional baseball is a hall of fame career. This spring Gobles teacher Carol Brill retires with her own version of 3,000 hits.

A quick run to the grocery store can be a challenge in a small town. But isn't that what life's all about?

Spring is a reminder that life brings opportunity for renewal, both inside and out.

The saying "it takes a village to raise a child" has become well-worn over the last few years. In this column, the author suggests that means the "tough love" part, too.