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Seeking entries for Columbus Day Parade

Seeking entries for Columbus Day Parade

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Seeking entries for Columbus Day Parade

News Staff
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
25 Years Ago September 3 - 19, 2001All individuals and organizations are encouraged to enter some type of unit, either float or marching unit, in the Columbus Day Parade, during the Columbus Day Festival on Saturday, October 6.
CarFit helps elderly continue to drive safely

CarFit helps elderly continue to drive safely

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CarFit helps elderly continue to drive safely

Mackenzie Feldhacker, Otd And Allison Naber, Ph.d.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
More than 21 percent of all licensed drivers in the United States are 65 years of age or older, with these drivers making up 19 percent of reported fatal crashes.For older drivers throughout our region living in rural and remote areas, the ability to safely and independently drive is crucial to...
Medicine must be taken in order to work

Medicine must be taken in order to work

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Medicine must be taken in order to work

News Staff
Friday, September 11, 2026
High blood pressure (HBP) causes more than 664,000 deaths in the U.S. annually, despite the fact that we know how to prevent and treat the condition with lifestyle choices and medicines.Unfortunately, not many folks get enough pressure-lowering exercise or eat a healthy plant-based diet and...
Spencer Elementary receives aquarium

Spencer Elementary receives aquarium

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Spencer Elementary receives aquarium

News Staff
Friday, September 11, 2026
25 Years Ago September 6 - 12, 2001Spencer Elementary School in the Columbus school district recently acquired a freshwater aquarium purchased by Calibrated Forms of Columbus, the school’s Partner in Education.
Jesus set standard for proper behavior

Jesus set standard for proper behavior

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Jesus set standard for proper behavior

Allen Fischgrabe
Friday, September 11, 2026
The Beginning of KnowledgeThere was a time in recent history when it was common to see numerous people wearing either clothing or jewelry that was inscribed with the letters: W.W.J.D. Of course, this stood for the proverbial question: What would Jesus do?
Gag order issued in murder trial

Gag order issued in murder trial

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Gag order issued in murder trial

Ella Buzzard And Rick Walden
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago September 6 - 12, 2001A ‘gag order’ was issued Wednesday in the Cherokee County District Court by District Magistrate Judge Bill Lyerla during a hearing on a number of motions to suppress the media during a murder case.
Ask questions before starting new meds

Ask questions before starting new meds

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Ask questions before starting new meds

Dr. Jill Kruse, Do
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
When your doctor prescribes a new medication, it’s easy to just nod and head to the pharmacy. However, before you fill any new prescription, a few questions deserve answers and the best time to ask them is during your visit.
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