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Bringing an old dog to heel

2 weeks ago By Sam Mazzotta

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After my aunt passed away, I gladly agreed to take in her dog, “Hunter,” a rather squat, obese Beagle. He’s a happy old dog of about 9 years, but my aunt gave him little to no training other than housetraining. That makes walking him — something the vet recommended I do twice a day, in addition to a diet — a chore.

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The one where I impaled myself on scissors

2 weeks ago By Kathleen Guill

Have you ever done something so stupid you just look back on it and shake your head? I’ve been an avid cross stitcher since I was about eight years old. You’d think I’d be less dangerous with scissors as an adult than I was when I was a child, yet I never managed to stab myself with scissors until the supposed adult age of 40.

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Doubting Thomas

2 weeks ago By Weskinder

Why do we doubt? God speaks to our hearts; we know the Truth and yet we still don’t get it. Why? I certainly don’t comprehend a lot of things.

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This week in history: ‘Mad Bomber’ strikes again

3 weeks ago By Kathleen Guill

A homemade bomb was discovered to be the cause of an explosion at Grand Central Station in New York City March 29, 1951. While the blast startled commuters, thankfully, no one was injured. Authorities realized the bomb at Grand Central Station and five others that occurred in the months following were the work of the “Mad Bomber.”

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Miss Frederick pageant scheduled for April 6

3 weeks ago By News Staff

The Miss Frederick Pageant is scheduled for Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Historic Ramona Theater.

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History of Easter

3 weeks ago By Kathleen Guill

Easter is the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in Christianity. The earliest recorded observance of an Easter celebration comes from the second century, though the commemoration of Jesus’ Resurrection probably occurred earlier, according to many reports.

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Virginia Walker recognized for service to Tillman County Junior Livestock Show

3 weeks ago By News Staff

Virginia Walker was recently recognized for serving over 50 years of service to the Tillman County Junior Livestock Show. Over the years Walker has worked in every aspect of running the Tillman County Junior Livestock Show from making sure exhibitors and their animals are where they need to be to communicating with show officials to handing out awards – Walker does it all.

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Spring has sprung in Tillman County

3 weeks ago By News Staff

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How did Easter get its name?

3 weeks ago By News Staff

Christians and even many non-Christians likely know that Easter is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Less widely known may be the origins of the name of this signifi cant holiday.

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Why is Easter Sunday such an important Christian holiday?

3 weeks ago By News Staff

Christians around the world fill church pews on Easter Sunday to participate in one of the most holy and important celebrations of the liturgical year. Although every Sunday presents opportunities to share in the word of God, Easter Sunday is an especially significant date on the Christian calendar.

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