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Applause in America

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It all just gets curiouser and curiouser. While the Democrats and Republicans have been distracting themselves with dueling memos, foreign entities are gearing up...

Graham asks for help

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With great effort and painstaking precision, Graham Local Schools has spent several years making needed cuts in order to stretch our daily operating budget....

No Rhythm & Foods Festival in 2018

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Well, the time has come to make the difficult decision to forgo the 2018 Rhythm & Foods Festival.It has been a very hard, yet,...

The first time ever I …

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I recently watched lots of television during the wee hours; as a tennis fan, I wanted to see the Australian Open live in Melbourne...

Raw or lightly cooked sprouts not safe for all

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Question: I went to a hibachi grill last weekend and I really wanted to eat the sprouts, but my husband was adamant that I...

Classroom creativity at its best

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In preparation for a recent tutoring session, I opened the flash drive containing my curriculum files. As I clicked through, I relived past classroom...

‘Raw’ water trend can make you sick

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Question: I’ve heard about a new trend that involves drinking “raw water.” What is it, and is it good for me? Answer: In a...

New tax law may put squeeze on rural hospitals

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One of the selling points for the tax bill President Trump signed into law a few weeks ago is that it will spur job...

Starting fresh as freshmen

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The recent spate of snowy weather and frigid temperatures reminded me of my freshman year in high school. I particularly remember the beginning of...

Buckeye Wind project changes draw local criticism

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We are tired of it. You are tired of it. Our county is tired of it, but it just won’t go away. What is...

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