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Paper delivery has gotten easier

Today’s paper is big, no doubt about it. But delivering it is easier than it used to be.

Bud's story is worth remembering

Well-meaning folks in county government are kicking around their concerns about Jay County Retirement Center.

Openness of process is remarkable

Every election day, I’m struck by the same thing: How open the process is.

Silly skipping still brings smiles

Pokemon just skipped down our sidewalk.

Squirrels have taken up carving

Our squirrels have been busy, but I doubt they'll have their creative project done by Halloween.

Procrastination lesson learned early

It's late afternoon on a Thursday, and I'm writing my column for next Wednesday.

What should schools be named?

What's in a name?

Memories are worth aching feet

Here’s something to remember the next time you’re dancing in the street: The street is hard.

Chalk up victories for the customer

Let's call this Adventures in Customer Service

Rivals will meet to swap old stories

Chick Whitesell had been looking for me.

One person can change the world

It was Dictionary Day, and Doug Inman was talking to the kids.

Offerings are educational, intense

It’s time to take a look at the bookcase and see if there’s any reading I can recommend.

Commitments pile up like leaves

Like it or not, fallen leaves are starting to appear in our yard.

Cabin has become a labor of love

“So,” said my wife of 48 years, “what were your first impressions?”

We must not forget shortcomings

OK, folks, it’s time to pick up a hot topic, one no one is comfortable talking about. Let’s talk about race.
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