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KATHIE’S KORNER — Enjoy these joyful, giving holidays in 2022

As we move into everyone’s favorite holiday, let’s begin to plan our hearts when to give to family…

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AND NOW YOU KNOW — Gambling in Orange stopped almost as soon as it started

In January 1953, an unsigned letter arrived at the Orange police station. It said: “Want to bet on…

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FILM REVIEW — “Halloween” stumbles to an end

“Halloween Ends” Universal Pictures Directed by David Gordan Green Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, Will Patton, Rohan…

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MASTER GARDENER — Turfgrass Management and Weed Control (Part 3 of 3)

Gardeners, it seems fall is gentling rolling into our area this past week, as we have experienced moderate…

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VAN WADE — Our area high school bands always “rock it”

There is nothing quite like watching the marching and hearing the sounds and camaraderie that goes into a…

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ASK A COP — Are empty beer cans illegal to have while driving?

Priscilla asks: I have an issue that puzzles me. I have two younger brothers, 23 and 19 years…

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CULINARY THRILL SEEKING — Proceed with caution. It’s “hotter than blazes” season.

Does your fall décor feature sunflowers, burlap and orange leaves? Or super-scary-creepy things for All Hallow’s Eve? We…

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STEPHEN HEMELT — Lamar State College Orange food pantry could set new standard for campus service

If you don’t naturally associate food pantries and college campuses, you’re not alone. They are not common campus…

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AND NOW YOU KNOW — Coach Willie Ray Smith and Wallace High’s championship efforts

When the West Orange Stark Mustangs won their third state football championship in the history of the school…

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HEALTHY LIVING — It’s vital to know the highs and lows of Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the measure of the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. The heart pumps…