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Army Bob: Donor class threw Biden under the bus
by Robert M. Traxler President Joe Biden was not forced off the 2024 ballot by the donors and power brokers — end of conversation! Anyone who thinks President Biden, a…
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Guest column: Dementia, Alzheimer’s problems only going to get worse
EDITOR'S NOTE: This column was submitted by Wayland High School graduate Mike Permoda. He recently retired from a career of bedside nursing in hospital and longterm care settings. He now…
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Army Bob: Media looks for shooting scapegoats again
by Robert M. Traxler President Donald Trump was shot while giving a speech at a campaign rally on 13 July in Butler Pa. The old saying, “Victory has a thousand…
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Delicious and colorful beet salad is a healthy choice
by Kathy Herman Miller Packed with nutrition, beets are known to have great health benefits. I didn’t know this as a kid, just enjoyed the surprisingly great taste. Ingredients: 3…
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Yes It’s True: Primary has only a few GOP races
Myrene Koch Mike Villar In the vast majority of cases, the Aug. 6 primary election ballot next month will show incumbents running unopposed. However, there are a few exceptions, but…
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Yes It’s True: ‘Corky’ Doxey’s passing was more than tragic
Corky Doxey Like so many others in this community, I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Harold “Corky” Doxey Jr. last weekend. Though I wasn’t as close…
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Tasty bean salad a welcome addition to summer meals
This easy and colorful bean salad adds just the perfect touch to summer picnics and potlucks. Drain and rinse the cans of beans in a colander. Chop the veggies, and…
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Army Bob: Are progressives morphing into fascists?
by Robert M. Traxler As our friends in the liberal party morph into progressives (a bait and switch term for socialist), we need to ask a few questions, a few…
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It’s the best, but it’s not Mama’s banana pudding
By far the best `banana pudding you will ever make! I had forgotten just how good it tasted, an instant favorite again. The 13 x 9 inch pan makes it…
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Yes It’s True: Fireworks law causes us to be scofflaws
“And there ain’t nothin’ I can do about it.” — The Supremes and the Vanilla Fudge, 1967 singing “You Keep Me Hangin’On.” Scofflaw: “A person who flouts the law, especially…