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(My Back's) Not Okay. Trust Me.
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I did not win the genetic lottery. Since middle school, I have had problems with my spine due to scoliosis. According to the Mayo Clinic, scoliosis is a spinal deformity that causes the spine to …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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9/14/24
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No left-hand turns in or out of garages or filling stations; police are watching
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 14-16, 1924
A double funeral held Sunday at the home of Dr. J. G. Sandidge in Mulberry for his wife Mrs. …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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9/14/24
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What the Trivia Night
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9/14/24
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Fighting about words
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We spend a lot of time fighting about words.
Is a tomato a vegetable or a fruit?
A lot of time has been spent--not to say wasted--arguing this point. We think of fruit as being sweet, and a …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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9/14/24
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Empty gestures
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I’ve written here before that I get tired of the overuse of certain words.
“Awesome” is the main one. How many people have really experienced something awesome?
There are, …
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By J.T. Knoll
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9/14/24
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Couple stunned by discovery of friends’ declared beliefs
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DEAR ABBY: We are a male couple celebrating 34 years of partnership. We recently took a cruise, during which we met four straight couples traveling together who welcomed us into their group. It was a …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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9/13/24
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Area Events
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Friday, Sept. 13
AFG: Woodburned Small Wall Hanger w/Ashley Denham 1 to 3 p.m.; Fee: $25; Ages: 12 years and older unless with parent; Class Size: 8
We will be drawing …
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9/13/24
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Club Notes
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Everyday
Alcoholics Anonymous
Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For times and locations, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Any day of the month at the Knights of …
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9/13/24
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These ribs pack a double whammy of flavor
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Sticky ribs are a fun, finger-licking barbecue treat. Baby back ribs are smaller and leaner than meaty, fattier spareribs and make for a more tender and slightly less messy bite. In this recipe, baby …
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By Lynda Balslev
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9/13/24
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New site for Elm Acres selected
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 13, 1924
The Crawford County Fair reached its climax with a mammoth parade and ended yesterday after one of …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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9/13/24
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Wife waited days to reveal man’s death while overseas
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DEAR ABBY: My husband, "Guy," and I enjoyed a happy marriage for 30 years, despite the fact that his mother disliked me and did everything she could to undermine our relationship. Guy died suddenly …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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9/12/24
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Area Events
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Thursday, Sept. 12
Yoga with Mona
Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the studio. Sessions are $10 a piece and discount …
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9/12/24
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Club Notes
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Everyday
Alcoholics Anonymous
Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For times and locations, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Any day of the month at the Knights of …
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9/12/24
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Two escapees back in custody after arrest in KC for armed robbery
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 12, 1924
Owen “Cotton" Reed is again behind bars in the Crawford County jail, but his friend and …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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9/12/24
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Wild Red Berry
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Today’s photo is of Ralph (Wild Red) Berry, who climbed from a modest start in southeast Kansas to become an international figure in the wrestling world. According to his 1973 obituary in the …
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By J.T. Knoll
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9/12/24
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Woman’s unorthodox romance has unintended consequence
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DEAR ABBY: A close male friend, "Will," ended our friendship without warning. I didn't know he had such strong feelings about my current arrangement. I have been dating a married man, "Bart," whose …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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9/11/24
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Area Events
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Wednesday, Sept. 11
Girard Public Library
Annual Used Book Sale through Saturday, September 14th:
Girard public Library would like to invite you to make plans to …
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9/11/24
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Club Notes
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Everyday
Alcoholics Anonymous
Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For times and locations, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Any day of the month at the Knights of …
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9/11/24
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Pittsburg man invites police for a drink;
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 11, 1924
Two miners suffered injuries at about 8 o’clock this morning at mine No. 51, Central Coal …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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9/11/24
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Shelf ready
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The sun is setting earlier each evening which leaves more time for reading. Come in and peruse the library’s New Books shelves so you can find just the right title for some bedtime …
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Carol Ann Robb, Reference & Adult Services
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9/11/24
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