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Magic happens at Relay for Life: Annual event upcoming in June

I was recently asked by a family friend, “What, exactly, is Relay For Life?”Now, this may seem like an incredibly simple question to answer,...

The man rocked at Cracker Barrel

The short, round man was sitting in the outsized rocking chair looking happy and carefree as an elderly woman walked up to him and...

The two absolutes in life

April 15 may be behind us, but do not think for a minute that your tax bill has been paid. At least, not yet.Tax...

He died doing what he hated

When my time comes, I hope I die doing something that I hate.I was thinking about this because over the weekend I read a...

Children with illnesses a priority

I believe the role of our state government, in today’s society, is to promote and enact policies that allow our citizens to choose their...

Forage establishment starts now

I believe we are all getting the “itch” to get some planting done.One area of crop production that gets neglected at times is forage...

Veterans should be our priority

It’s our duty to ensure that when the men and women in uniform who sacrifice so much for our nation return home, they and...

Hope beyond the grave

“He made a way where there was no way, and I believe he’ll do it again.” — Do it Again, Elevation BandHave you ever...

The not-so-friendly skies

In a world full of “What were they thinking?” stories in the news, finally we get the ultimate, pick of the pack, top of...

Easter has the answer

Some time ago, at the very beginning of the baseball season, a professional athlete was arrested for shoplifting (he later pleaded guilty to the...