Opinion
More grit, less salt
My complaint is about icy roads. Salt may melt the ice, but it doesn’t give you any traction and also eats the metal on your vehicle. Grit is a ...
Winter a time to polish skills
Editor’s note: This is part 1 of 2 columns.With all the “snow days,” bad weather, and exams, January and February have prevented a l...
What kids still need to know
I recently clicked on yet another internet list, compelled as I was by the title: “40 Old-Fashioned Skills That Kids Need to Know Today.” ...
Enroll now for 4-H
Want to be a part of the Champaign County Fair and 4-H? Join over 1,200 current members. 4-H clubs are now forming and taking new members. Final enrol...
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A great question to ask when buying something, especially big ticket items: “Is this the best you can do?” It doesn’t hurt to ask.A ...
City reviews accomplishments, focuses on goals
There’s an old adage that goes something like, “time flies when you’re having fun,” and like most people, when we flipped the ...
Prep and freeze food for later use
Question: When I get home from work some nights, I am exhausted and simply don’t feel like cooking. Any tips on what I can do to still eat healt...
Grand transformations
I have watched in amazement the transformation of the sisters with whom I shared childhood into their roles as grandparents. Oh, it has nothing to do ...
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My wife, Gina, and I are in year five of owning and running a home care agency, and we’ve experienced firsthand the pain of families struggling ...
Food delivery services should focus on food safety
Question: I’m using a meal kit delivery service for the first time. What do I need to be aware of when ordering and when the food arrives? Answe...
