Extraordinarily bittersweet
This year it all started with the first back-to-school commercials on July 17 along with multiple community collections of school supplies for distribution. A...
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An Aging Matters reader asked, “I would like information about paying high dental costs. Do people have two dental policies? Do they go to...
Pack school lunches safely
Question: My kids are starting back to school next week, and this year they are packing their lunch for the first time. Any tips...
A list maker at heart
I am an inveterate list maker. I always considered list making an occupational necessity; but eight retirement years later, I still begin each day...
Air ambulance companies have consumers in death grip
Two years ago in this space I told the story of a Mississippi woman, Katherine Green, who got caught in the unsavory business practices...
Unfinished business
It was a treat to read Jan Ebert’s column, “The Music Stand.” She spent her three-part series “checking up” on Champaign County’s music educators...
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If you’re taking many different medicines as well as over-the-counter supplements and vitamins, you might be at risk of missing one, taking too many...
Graham ought to consider an investment in itself
The Graham Local Schools community is an extensive one. Over the past two years my wife and I have become accustomed to lots of...
Regional farmer calls it like he sees it
Editor’s note: This column originally appeared in the Sidney Daily News on July 26._____Let me be clear. I want to be supportive of the...
Great time for corn, tomatoes, other summer produce
Question: I know that summer is a great time to get fresh sweet corn and juicy watermelons, but what else is in season now?...