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February 18, 2026

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He wants his own way

The last time I took my pup to the fairgrounds, he and I had a battle of wills. He was running loose, enjoying the spring

The consumer is number one

For years, farmers have known that providing consumers with the food that they want is the main focus of their future. 75 years ago, grandpa

Too much pig feed, not enough grass

Sometimes we need a painful reminder. Yesterday was one of those days. Seventeen years ago, I experienced a stroke and thanks to our local medical

The Way We Were

Apr. 16,1997 25 Years Ago Fiddler a smash hit: Last week’s production of Fiddler on the Roof at Pontiac Protestant High School was, by all

The Way We Were

Apr. 9,1997 25 Years Ago Truckers fined for overloads: Inspectors are cracking down on truckers carrying too much weight. One morning recently, 13 truckers were

Kindergarten ready?

It’s that beautiful time of year when you register or re-register your children for school, the first registration (Pre-K or Kindergarten) was always the most

So much, so little

How could man know how to get to the moon and still not know what’s in the air that he breathes, the water that he

He wants his own way

The last time I took my pup to the fairgrounds, he and I had a battle of wills. He was running loose, enjoying the spring smells and all seemed well. Then it was time to go home. I headed toward

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The consumer is number one

For years, farmers have known that providing consumers with the food that they want is the main focus of their future. 75 years ago, grandpa didn’t have to worry about the processors, truckers, retailers, etc. As one of the two

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Too much pig feed, not enough grass

Sometimes we need a painful reminder. Yesterday was one of those days. Seventeen years ago, I experienced a stroke and thanks to our local medical staff and a great doctor I still enjoy life, but my right side is more

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The Way We Were

Apr. 16,1997 25 Years Ago Fiddler a smash hit: Last week’s production of Fiddler on the Roof at Pontiac Protestant High School was, by all accounts, both a critical and commercial success. The four-night run opened April 8 with a

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The Way We Were

Apr. 9,1997 25 Years Ago Truckers fined for overloads: Inspectors are cracking down on truckers carrying too much weight. One morning recently, 13 truckers were fined for carrying illegal loads at Litchfield weigh station. “It’s more than usual,” says Pierre

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Kindergarten ready?

It’s that beautiful time of year when you register or re-register your children for school, the first registration (Pre-K or Kindergarten) was always the most difficult for me. I can remember doing this for each of my children. The nerves

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So much, so little

How could man know how to get to the moon and still not know what’s in the air that he breathes, the water that he drinks, or the food that he eats? We’ve came along way from when grandpa drove

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The link between physical activity and cancer

Physical activity has long been known to increase a person’s chances of living healthy well past retirement. The benefits of physical activity are numerous and include everything from a lower risk for overweight and obesity to improved mental health. Physical

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