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Ask a Trooper: Know your winter tire safety

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: Winter is here. Can talk about tire safety and how a person can ...

Opinion

The Wide Angle: I’m a ‘Die Hard’ Christmas nut

There’s a fight that’s gone on for far too long. It has embroiled family members, friends and strangers ...

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APS Column: Holiday music for a magical season

By Christoph Dundas AHS Band Director The calendar has turned to December, which means the APS Music Department ...

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Lookback: Walking in Barbara Dovenberg’s shoes

By Tim Ruzek At age 77, Barbara Dovenberg had walked 112.5 miles in nearly one month around Austin ...

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Peggy Keener: Magazine evokes American nostalgia

What very popular American magazine links its history to Benjamin Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette? You’re never going to get ...

Columnists

Jena DeMoss: Dietitian tips for gluten-free entertaining this holiday season

The holidays are a time to gather, celebrate and enjoy delicious meals with loved ones. However, for those ...

Opinion

Al Batt: Here’s my list for the store

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I asked my 94-year-old mother if she needed anything from the grocery ...

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Carolyn Bogott: The giving nature that guides Mari Jo Stanek

Mari Jo Stanek emanates competence, patience and grace.    She gives much time to quilting (by long-arm quilting ...

Opinion

Phil Burkhart: Tickets going for fan favorite Christmas show

Excitement is building for this year’s Michael Veldman and Friends Holiday Concert! Tickets are going fast and we ...

Opinion

Ask A Trooper: Who takes care of the roads following a crash

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Question: Who is responsible for making sure the roadway is cleaned up and free ...

Opinion

Isabelle Reuter: Step safely through winter

Winter brings the risk of slipping on ice. For the elderly, falls can result in serious injuries, such ...

Opinion

The Wide Angle: Small town Santa helpers now more than most

For another year, the Hometown Christmas welcomed holiday revelers downtown for yuletide fun and togetherness, filled with holiday ...

Opinion

Peggy Keener: Who knew Nov. 11 was such a big deal?

But, first here are a couple of newsy must-know items. Were you aware that  currently the average price ...

Opinion

Lookback: German Hall once event center along Cedar River

Fire, floods and growing greenhouse business doomed Austin social venue that ended in 1912   By Tim Ruzek ...

Opinion

Nature Notes: Oh conifer, oh conifer, how lovely are your branches

By Kelly Bahl Outreach Naturalist While conifer doesn’t have quite the festive ring to it like Christmas tree ...

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