By CARRIE CLASSON“Clean Ankles”I don’t normally tackle controversial issues, but today I’m going out on a limb.Baths are better than showers.I...

By LARRY DABLEMONTIf I were a graduating kid today I would get rich and never work for anyone. First I would find five or 10 acres off a main...

By JILL CAMPBELLIantha Baptist Church SecretaryFor a couple weeks before and after the New Year, Resolutions become a main focus of conversation at holiday parties, family...

By STAN POPOVICHThere are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues.In addition, many people are not sure what to...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratI finally decided I had cabin fever so last Saturday I texted son Jud to find out when middle and youngest...

By JENNIFER NELSONI will be glad when this snow finally all melts. I was able to make it to Mae and Sassy’s vet appointment last Friday (1/10). Sassy is cone free! I did...

By DONNA WESCOTTHi everyone! Yes, I’m still alive and kicking. Haven’t had an article for several weeks. Stayed home during the snow and forgot I had to get the article in...

By JEN KIRBYConnection with joy, hope, and faith can create an atmosphere of vision and excitement. When we are disconnected from these three we...

By REV. DR. JACK SLADECornerstone Baptist ChurchAmerica is changing so fast that one does not know where certainty is and what to cling to in the...

Financial considerations when changing jobsThis article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.Are you...

By STANLEY POPOVICHI dealt with fear and anxiety for over 20 and there are 21 facts that I discovered during my mental health struggles that can help anyone who struggles...

By GALEN FRIEDRICHSGrace Lutheran ChurchThe church baptizes her children because of the command of her beloved Savior. Yet, Jesus doesn’t simply command the church to...

By LARRY DABLEMONTDuring the archery season in September, a hunter killed a young buck just west of Highway 63 between Houston and Licking. It...

By CARRIE CLASSON“At Home With Felix”It’s been a big year for our cat Felix.Sometime in late 2023, Felix was scooped up off the street in Mexico by...

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratWell, we finally got a good snow last night so I am currently writing this from home. If I can ever see my car...