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September 11 Marks 25 Years: Defending American Independence Against Global Revisionism

Friday, September 11, 2026

On the twenty-fifth anniversary of September 11, the greatest threat to the United States is not a foreign attack, but a coordinated campaign of historical revisionism designed to make citizens hate the very freedoms that built the nation.

First Selectman Don Lowe Confronts First Amendment Auditor

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

First Selectman Don Lowe was filmed insulting and confronting a First Amendment auditor at Mallory Town Hall in December 2022, ultimately calling the state police to respond to a citizen exercising their constitutional rights.

Don Lowe Was Never the Man for the Job. It's Time for Someone New.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

For nearly a decade, Sherman’s chief executive cultivated the image of a meticulous fiscal steward to mask a staggering trail of administrative incompetence. From a concealed personal bankruptcy and a 78% salary surge to a chilling internal protocol designed to evade public records, Town Hall has quietly devolved into a retaliatory fiefdom run by a desperate politician clinging to his only financial lifeline.

Neighbor to Neighbor: Support Independent Local News

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Running an independent news site in our small town takes late nights, endless Freedom of Information requests, and a stubborn refusal to look the other way. I do this because I believe we all deserve to know exactly what’s happening behind the closed doors of Town Hall. But keeping the lights on—paying for hosting, data tools, and the sheer time required to dig into these ledgers—is a heavy lift for one neighbor. If you value having someone looking out for your tax dollars and demanding answers, please consider pitching in. A few bucks goes a long way in giving our community a real voice.

Beyond the Front Page: Explore Past Articles

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The daily news cycle moves quickly, but our reporting remains fully accessible. Looking for a specific local issue? Our article database is at your disposal. Filter by date, keyword, or browse our major sections to continue reading.

The Darkening of Veterans Field: Sherman’s Flag Remains Unlit

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

The United States Flag Code is unambiguous: if the flag is displayed twenty-four hours a day, it must be properly illuminated. Yet, in Sherman, we seem to have encountered an administrative roadblock that borders on the absurd.

When the Fear of the Machine Eclipses the Architecture of the Republic

Saturday, August 15, 2026

In our desperate attempt to legislate away the tragedies born of modern weaponry, we are perilously close to dismantling the very fail-safes designed to protect the citizenry from the state. Now, the Supreme Court is poised to weigh in.

Complicit by Silence: Absence of a Republican Opposition in Sherman

Friday, August 14, 2026

When a local administration operates in the shadows, the opposition party is supposed to be the public’s last line of defense. As controversies mount and ledgers blur, the residents are left asking: where have all the Republicans gone?

Trading Liberty for Flock Cameras: When the Promise of Safety Becomes an Instrument of Control

Monday, August 10, 2026

A sophisticated network of solar-powered lenses is quietly cataloging the movements of everyday Americans. As the net widens, we must ask ourselves: what happens to a democracy when its citizens can no longer move unseen?

The Misunderstood Menagerie: Embracing the Creepy Crawlers of Sherman

Sunday, August 9, 2026

A primal reflex tells us that if a creature is unsettling or bizarre, it must be a threat to our homes and well-being. In reality, the most visceral inhabitants of our woods are the truest guardians of our ecosystem.

What Happens If We Stop Daylight Savings Time?

Saturday, August 8, 2026

The biannual time change is a biological and logistical nightmare. But the popular solution, permanent Daylight Saving Time, would plunge our winter mornings into dangerous, persistent darkness.

Handcuffed by the Grand List: How Sherman’s Working Class is Subsidizing Town Hall

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Town officials insisted the new property assessments were applied evenly across the board. The raw data tells a different story. We are releasing the municipal database that shows working residents absorbing massive tax hikes while town leadership secures a discount.