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The Memorial Community Hospital Auxiliary's Rummage Sale returns full-scale for the first time in two years. The event, which has been a presence in the community for 60 years, was not held in … more
Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8. She was a monarch, “a person who reigns over a kingdom or empire; a king or queen; one who holds preeminent position and power.” She ruled over … more
This summer I have been traveling less and enjoying my yard and gardens more. In the spring, I planted a new native perennial garden and I have enjoyed watching it take shape and grow.  As … more
Sexuality discussions in public schools has become a controversial topic in the past year as debates as to what should be allowed in classrooms have grown in frequency and hostility. Northwest … more
The bane of democracy, a society void of wisdom. 250 years of history and nothing is learned. A war, (1776), against the greed of a monarchy was the beginning of our democracy. A war, … more
Kudos to the Blair Bears' staff and students I would like to commend the staff and students of Blair Public Schools for the show of support at the football game. What a beautiful field! It … more
Thursday marked the beginning of September as Suicide Prevention Month. The month is an annual effort of The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and mental health organizations to raise … more
A very slight chill is, or at least has been, in the air and students are back in school. That means fall activities are underway. The action began last week with softball. Cross-country, … more
Pool season wrapped up in Blair last week. This summer marked the first in which the City of Blair – not the Blair Family YMCA – managed the pool. The change-up in management came following the YMCA's decision to not provide management services. more
It's time to go to war with my cat. Nearly two years ago, I took my then-skinny calico, Annie, off the streets. She lost her previous home in a fire and the owners never came back for her, so … more
Reminders of Washington County cities' history are everywhere. Some are more obvious and more celebrated than others but each one matters and deserves to be highlighted. The Washington County … more
Letters to the Editor are an extremely valuable asset to newspapers and a celebration of what makes the industry unique. They allow readers to express concerns about issues that directly affect … more
Washington County Fair week is a reminder of what makes rural Middle America special. First, it brings all communities within the county together to celebrate the accomplishments of our youth … more
Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry. Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free … more
Our homes are sacred. We become comfortable with our surroundings, our neighbors and our neighborhoods after a while and those features are part of what makes a house a home. It's understandable … more
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