Gary Castor

Jefferson City

Managing Editor at Jefferson City News Tribune

Fixer-upper by destiny, Cardinal baseball fan by choice, editor of Jefferson City News Tribune by grace

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YOUR OPINION: Essence of goodness | Jefferson City News-Tribune

2 months ago | newstribune.com | Gary Castor

Out of all the words of wisdom/commandments that our Lord gave us, the first warned about not eating the fruit of the tree of knowledge.
COMMENTARY: Less government spending, fewer rules needed | Jefferson City News-Tribune

2 months ago | newstribune.com | Gary Castor

The Department of Government Efficiency has started making moves. The D.C. media are furious about his attempts to cut government agencies.
YOUR OPINION: Glysophate ads | Jefferson City News-Tribune

2 months ago | newstribune.com | Gary Castor

I've recently heard ads on the radio advocating the use of glysophate by farmers on crops as an essential tool to help production.
OUR OPINION: Kehoe makes clarion call in State of State | Jefferson City News-Tribune

2 months ago | newstribune.com | Gary Castor

For Mike Kehoe, his first State of the State was personal. The pillars upon which he built the plan for his first term as governor were clearly influenced by his own life experiences, and the success of the vision he laid out for Missourians will call upon his past abilities...
YOUR OPINION: Opinion pages | Jefferson City News-Tribune

Oct 9, 2024 | newstribune.com | Gary Castor

Jenny Smith,Jefferson CityDear Editor,The News Tribune pages are filled with local, state and national news, cartoons and puzzles. In addition, there is a page or two of opinion pieces. These are a small part of what the paper offers. I subscribe to our local paper to stay informed of local events and news, not for the opinions. As I am liberal-leaning, more often than not, I don't agree with these opinions.
FROM EDITOR’S DESK: Press repairs underway at News Tribune plant | Jefferson City News-Tribune

Jul 27, 2024 | newstribune.com | Gary Castor

Sometimes, life just throws you a curveball. How you respond to it determines if you strike out or get a hit. This week, our stellar crew at the News Tribune printing plant has been thrown quite a few curveballs that would have buckled the knees of many a batter and sent them...
FROM EDITOR’S DESK: Our primary election coverage expanding | Jefferson City News-Tribune

Jun 1, 2024 | newstribune.com | Gary Castor

In one month, we will officially be at the midpoint of 2024. Where has the year gone? Scientists say there's a reason why it seems for many of us that the years moved slowly when we were kids, but fly by now.
COMMENTARY: Supreme Court may actually do right thing on medication abortion | Jefferson City News-Tribune

Mar 31, 2024 | newstribune.com | Gary Castor

It always seemed farfetched that anti-abortion doctors could argue they have the right to ask a court to severely restrict a drug approved by the U.S.
Looking to add voices to Reader Advisory Board | Jefferson City News-Tribune

Nov 25, 2023 | newstribune.com | Gary Castor

"Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply." -- Stephen CoveyFor many of us today, our response to a statement is more important than our understanding of what is being said. The ability to listen, in hopes of better understanding, seemingly has fallen by the wayside. A goal of our News Tribune Reader Advisory Board is provide a platform where we can listen and ask questions that might promote insight and bring clarity to the conversation.
Fulton Sun introduces Subscriber Exclusive content

Sep 6, 2023 | fultonsun.com | Gary Castor

At the Fulton Sun, it costs to cover the news. There are salary expenses of reporters, editors, page designers, business office staff and press workers, etc. There are material expenses of newsprint, ink and computer server space for websites. Daily, as consumers, we all decide how to spend our hard-earned money. The value we see in a product or service often determines our willingness to pay for it. One coffee drinker would go thirsty before paying $3 for a cup of coffee.