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1 week ago

Know before you break ground

As residents gear up for the outdoor project season, local authorities are issuing a reminder to homeowners and contractors alike: before you stick a shovel or an excavator into the earth, you must call 811.

1 week ago

The power of love

He had just retired from a job he loved, a job he had been loyal to for nearly 40 years.

2 weeks ago

Stay safe

It’s that time again when genealogists get the urge to visit the burial sites of their ancestors.

3 weeks ago

Search engines aren’t created equal

Search engines and the search feature on genealogical websites are invaluable to genealogists. The problem is that no two are exactly alike. 

4 weeks ago

A parent’s gratitude

The first day of school comes quickly for families. It is the day we place our most precious gifts into the hands of someone who begins as a stranger, yet over time becomes so much more.

4 weeks ago

The adventure

Ellie stood at the counter, her hands at her side. It was always so noisy in the early morning. She would wait patiently for her coffee cup to be filled with the luscious brew that magically came from her favorite breakfast blend pod.

4 weeks ago

Why does my dog bark?

You never want your dog to totally hush if they are trying to alert you to danger. But you can teach them to calm down by responding to the alert and telling them they are good for alerting you.

4 weeks ago

The clock

The small bungalow was constructed close to the edge of the lake. Lines of lush marigolds, pansies, tiny rose bushes and a scattering of geraniums were on the lawn.