Opinion

 Since coming to work at the LaFollette Press, I have had the opportunity to cover different types of stories.

This has included local government. It has been a learning experience.

One unfortunate side to this job, however, is conflict does sometimes arise. At times, people are reluctant to answer my questions. Occasionally they appear to believe reporters are out to get them. This is not true.

 There are certain things that happen every year that let us know the year is moving along. One of the biggest signs for me that summer is pretty much over, has always been going back to school. This week Campbell County schools opened their doors and students started class. This year, the start of school feels strange to me because for the first time in my life I will not be going back.