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Danny Tyree: Are college entrance exams a dying breed?

My son Gideon has now finished both his ACT and SAT college entrance exams (scoring at an impressive percentile somewhere between “It’s …it’s…go ask my ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 12:10 am

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Jase Graves: Walk away from COVID-19

After watching the daily COVID-19 coverage on CNN, I’ve found that the best way to overcome lingering thoughts of depression, hopelessness, and Chris Cuomo is ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, September 28, 2020 12:08 am

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Jeri Fields: Access Social Security from just about anywhere

You can access our programs and services from just about anywhere with your personal and secure my Social Security account. It’s easy to sign up ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, September 28, 2020 12:03 am

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Nora Swango Stanger: When something hurts

I have a perfect game for building understanding in new groups. The More Than One Story card game “fosters empathy across differences through the power ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:52 am

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Jim Crawford: It won’t be close

Donald Trump will lose in 2020…and he knows it. He reads polling like bettors read their spread sheet or judges read the law. The two ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:05 am

Lifestyles

Stymied by a strike, getting to the moon needs funding

I noticed the passing of Fred Sammons, who was the son of Forest Sammons. This reminded me of a story about his father, who was ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:00 am

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Closing the churches is wrong

The clouds overhead seemed to breed concern and angst. The rumors swirled through every vein of the state, the threats were real now. The man ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:00 am

Lifestyles

Stories to brighten up the school day

School is going back in session for another academic year. I would like to dedicate this article to all of the hard-working teachers, principals, custodians ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:00 am

Lifestyles

Deciding when it is time for euthanasia is tough

COVID-19 has changed many things. Businesses, like restaurants and gyms, may be going out of business, unless they have embraced a new component of service ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:00 am

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Bankruptcy may be only way out of debt

Dear Lawyer Mark: Me and my girlfriend live together with our daughter, and are worried about the bills we’ve been getting. We were barely making ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:00 am

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Jeri Fields: Gain an understanding of Social Security survivors benefits

We are here for surviving family members when a worker dies. In the event of your death, certain members of your family may be eligible ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, September 25, 2020 12:46 am

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Tom Purcell: Autumn can restore better angels of our nature

Autumn has arrived – and it couldn’t come soon enough. I love this time of year – the brilliant colors, the chilly air, the sweet ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, September 24, 2020 12:44 am

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Danny Tyree: Come On, Get Happy: The Partridge Family at 50

Realizing that Sept. 25 marks the 50th anniversary of the premiere of “The Partridge Family,” I am reminded that time moves more swiftly than a ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 8:00 am

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Tom Purcell: Change voting age to 16? Try 80!

San Francisco residents will vote on a measure in November to allow teenagers as young as 16 to vote in local elections. That’s according to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 12:02 am

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U.S. Sen. Rob Portman: Rural areas need broadband to survive

Over the last six months, the United States has seen various forms of lockdown as we have worked to slow the spread of the COVID-19 ... Read more