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What do you know, Joe? The story of a song

By Sean Dietrich Joe came from a well-off family. They weren’t uber-rich, mind you, but they were comfortable.…

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Reader sounds off about Nat’l Ice Cream Day

To the Editor: It’s funny how our government held a big press conference for National Ice Cream Day,…

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Events help community get back to school

Two back-to-school giveaway events in the coming days will help students and their families start the year with…

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Death, humor, and the looking unknown

BY ROBERT C. KOEHLER Let’s call it the human guessing game. There comes a point in life when…

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Tax preparation costs should be ‘refundable’ costs

BY THOMAS KNAPP In 2024, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service piloted its “Direct File” program, through which its…

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We should never stop praying

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Dear Rev. Graham: I have been praying for a particular…

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Selfish mother-in-law is playing for keeps

DEAR ABBY: I am married to a man who is incarcerated. As you can imagine, it’s been hard…

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How many friends do you have?

BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE How many friends do you have? Possibly more or less than you think. Your…

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Jesus urged us not to be paralyzed by fear of the future

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham Dear Rev. Graham: I am worried that I worry so…

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Husband’s gaslighting has reached a new level

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for nearly 20 years and lived with him for…