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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Summer reading for garden motivation, armchair travel

Hey Culinary Thrill Seekers, ever thought about gardening from a bale of straw? Or toting your cat around…

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KATHIE’S KORNER — Go get it in rest of  2023

I’m a great sports enthusiast and a loyal fan. My husband, Mike, and I do a certain amount of “couch coaching.”…

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Local chef teaching families how to cook flavorful, affordable meals

There are some people who immediately fill you with comfort without saying a word. Jennifer Caldwell is one…

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HEALTHY LIVING — Heat is on; here’s how to stay healthy

No two ways about it, summer is here and it is hot. Forget “It’s not the heat, it’s…

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MARY MEAUX — Death of cancer patient brings the pain of brain tumors to light

A few years have passed since I spoke with a nice lady named Hertha McKee. Her then 39-year-old…

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MATER GARDENER — Saving plant seeds the correct way (Part 1 of 2)

Gardeners, so you want to save your own seeds this season but don’t know where to start? Some…

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BOB WEST CHIP SHOTS — Best hole-in-one stories, plus local golf spotlights

Best hole-in-one story of the past week came out of South Africa. Chloe Veeran, a high school junior…

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ASK A COP — Can a driver speed to the hospital during a medical emergency?

Victor from Orange asks: If I have a family member or friend who’s having a medical emergency while…

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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Be positive, everywhere; check out these tips

A steak gave me a message. Someone in a restaurant kitchen used ketchup writing skills to spell out…

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A Father’s Day message for good health; cancer screening help available locally

June is Men’s Health Month, a national observance that raises awareness about health care for men. It is…