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Looking back at 2022

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Looking back at 2022

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Message from the Sheriff Although county officials meet regularly with the Board of County Commissioners, after the beginning of each year, I try to provide the Board with a summary of Sheriff’s Office activities the previous year.

High blood pressure not always hypertension

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High blood pressure not always hypertension

Kelly Evans-hullinger, Md.

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Many people find themselves being told, “your blood pressure is pretty high today!” You might be at the dentist’s office for a filling, in the emergency room getting stitches after an avocado mishap, or maybe you’re at your annual physical appointment.

Presidential decisions have lasting effects

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Presidential decisions have lasting effects

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Last week I wrote on the topic of “Caring” and the ripple effect decisions can have from just one person or event and that such a decision can affect several people or events for years and even centuries to come.

Judge’s statue set atop chimney bricks

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Judge’s statue set atop chimney bricks

Clet Litter As Told To Bob Simpson

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The town received a free truckload of used bricks from an old house. We used them to pave the Town Rectangle. Workers couldn’t break apart some of the chimney without damaging the bricks. The building was so ancient that the mortar recipe was long gone. Whatever the goo was, it’s there forever.

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Battle prediabetes with physical activity, nutrition

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Friday, February 17, 2023

Q: I want to lower my blood sugar levels so I don’t have prediabetes. Can I do that if I walk more? A: Battling prediabetes should include physical activity, as well as a nutritional upgrade. But, yes, walking daily can help you reverse your prediabetes and extend your lifespan.

Future Homemakers take home honors

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Future Homemakers take home honors

News Staff

Friday, February 17, 2023

Members of the Future Homemakers Chapter at Columbus High School took honors in the District J-East Conference held at Galena. Britney Hemphill won a gold medal for the chapter event manual. Heidi Beggs and Meredith Gleason were gold winners for the Focus on Children project.

As God’s children choose life, let go of hurt

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As God’s children choose life, let go of hurt

News Staff

Friday, February 17, 2023

The Sermon on the Mount can be a difficult teaching to swallow. It helps us see how we are sinful we are. But let’s take a step back from the condemnation. Consider this…You are a child being brought up to live honorably knowing good and evil. We are part of God’s family. God is our Father.

Not a pretty subject, but must be addressed

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Not a pretty subject, but must be addressed

News Staff

Friday, February 17, 2023

There is a 300-pound gorilla in the room. Its name has just three letters. They are S, I, and N. This is not a pretty subject, but it is one that must be addressed. To ignore sin only makes it worse, as does feeding it.

Dental disease, the most chronic condition

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Dental disease, the most chronic condition

Bydebra Johnston, Md

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

If I asked you to name a chronic disease, you would probably think of conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, or dementia. The odds are, one of the most common chronic diseases would never cross your mind.

Singles can have a happy Valentines

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Singles can have a happy Valentines

Clet Litter As Told To Bob Simpson

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Happy Valentine’s Day. If you don’t have a Valentine, it doesn’t mean you can’t be happy. Tomorrow, buy the Valentine’s candy that’s on sale and shovel chocolate in your mouth til you’re in a coma. Here’s an interesting statistic. Studies show that 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep.

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