OPINION: ‘No evidence’ of Joe Biden being involved in the family business... keeps piling up

Joe Biden defenders have been on a wild ride this past year. It began with them arguing that the president knew absolutely nothing about his family’s influence-peddling business to arguing that it’s no big deal that Chicom wire payoffs happen to have Biden’s home address listed on them.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (OCTOBER 5, 2023)

BELLY LAUGHS OF THE WEEK“Justice Department prosecutors are nonpartisan. They don’t allow partisan considerations to play any role in their determinations.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) – part 22

Life is a funny thing, you know.It looks far different looking back on it than when you’re in the cage taking the last shot in a game where you’re down one.

OUT TO PASTOR: How much is laughter really worth?

Of all the things I prioritize in my life, laughter is at the top of the list. I appreciate laughter more than any other thing.Some people get paid for their jokes, while others pay mightily. I am in the latter category. I like to make people laugh, but sometimes it costs me.

Are you a Medicare rookie? Pros can help you find right plan

STATEPOINT – Roughly 4.4 million Americans will reach the age of 65 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While age is just a number in some respects, this particular birthday marks the time when Americans become eligible for the federal Medicare health insurance program.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (October 5, 2023)

On Oct. 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will cross through our region. It will travel across eight U.S. states from Oregon to Texas. Obscuration over Ferris will be 81.13%. We are inviting friends and families to our upcoming free, educational Solar Eclipse Viewing Party from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: September 21 – October 1

Rike, Sandra, 55, theft prop >=$100<$750, fraud use/poss ident info #items 10<50 elderly Felony 1, injury child/elderly/disabled w/intent Felony 3. Longoria, Brandon, 29, poss marij <2oz.Williams, Darriont, 20, evading arrest/detention.

PUBLIC NOTICE: PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION FERRIS ISD

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press  on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION FERRIS ISD(Site: Gymnasium)301 E 5 th StreetPREVIEW: Weds., 10/4/23,9 a.m-11 a.m & 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.AUCTION ENDS: Tues.

PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL

Publish two times in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 and Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. City of Ferris, TexasAdvertisement for Sale of Real PropertyNOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL The City of Ferris is accepting letters of intent to bid for the sale of real property.

LEGAL NOTICE: CITATION BY PUBLICATION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF STEVEN ODELL ALLEN, DECEASED

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. CITATION BY PUBLICATION – APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO SECTION 401.