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Phyllis McCrossin won’t be ramblin’ with pen any more

by Phyllis McCrossin Phyllis McCrossin "Wild and windblown... that's how you've grown... Who can cling to a Ramblin' Rose?" — Nat King Cole, 1963 This will be my final column…

Editor May 2, 2022

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Mushroom provolone burgers with caramelized onions is tasty entree

This onion, bella mushroom, and provolone burger has layers of flavor that your family is sure to enjoy. You’ll find that Bella’s are great to pair up with onions and…

Editor May 1, 2022

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Basura: Fox host Laura Ingraham’s Bad Angle

“Pity the mother and the father when the kids go away.” — The Amazing Rhythm Aces Fox host Laura Ingraham earns $15 million per year, according to four sources. I’d…

Editor April 29, 2022

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Army Bob: Let’s not open Pandora’s Box of nukes

by Robert M. Traxler The Secretaries of State and Defense traveling to the capital city of Ukraine, Kiev, was the right thing to do, no if ands or buts, full…

Editor April 28, 2022

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Au Gratin Hash Brown Casserole creates memories

by Kathy Hamman Miller Good memories with this one! Mom’s tasty side dish that goes with anything makes this comforting side dish a casserole everyone loves. To try something new…

Editor April 27, 2022

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My son and I make front porch the priority project

by Denise Dykstra I have a thing about front porches. I can’t help but notice as I drive by them. I have been known to send people a note saying,…

Editor April 26, 2022

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Ramblin’ Road: Camping is a lifestyle that we chose

by Phyllis McCrossin It’s been an uneventful week. King and I hibernated in the trailer on Monday as the snow swirled around us. We did venture out once for a…

Editor April 24, 2022

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Army Bob: Give Ukraine the tools to finish its mission

by Robert M. Traxler We are being told by the Russians in Ukraine that they are fighting the Nazis and fascists in Ukraine; the Ukrainians tell us that they are…

Editor April 21, 2022

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Yes It’s True: Just how do I want to be remembered?

"Sometimes I wonder, just for awhile… will you ever remember me?” — Tim Buckley, 1967 When I wrote a feature story for the Kalamazoo Gazette about then-Lt. Gov. Brian Calley,…

Editor April 19, 2022

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Easter time for beginnings and new kitchen towels

by Denise Dykstra Has this ever happened to you? I don’t think I could be the only one who has found oneself in this situation. I washed my hands at…

Editor April 19, 2022