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Musings from Munich: The race is on

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Musings from Munich: The race is on

Matt Mitzel

Thursday, April 23, 2026

It’s finally here – grass. That means no matter how hard Mother Nature tries to stop it, summer is here! Everyone is racing to get their seeders out, getting to their campers to see the mice damage, or just racing to get outside and throw the football around for a little sanity.

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

I hope you’re following spring sports in our area. Track is coming up on state competition.

Sarah Overby

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Letter from the Editor: Your stories matter

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

One thing I’ve learned pretty quickly in this role—this paper depends on you, the readers. I can go to events and follow leads, but the stories people really connect with?

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

When the bill for our annual dues from the Red Willow Cabin Owners Association shows up in the mail, I know it’s almost “go” time. I also know better than to get too excited until the calendar page turns one more time.

Letter from the Editor: If I Can’t Have Memorial Day, I’m taking National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day instead

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Letter from the Editor: If I Can’t Have Memorial Day, I’m taking National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day instead

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

The dreaded holidays of Memorial Day and Labor Day — also known as the ones farmers’ wives don’t really get to celebrate. First of all, I am impatiently waiting for my favorite time of the year: outdoor track season.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Princess and the pea

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Princess and the pea

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

By Sara Goodman There’s not much an insomniac hates worse than a hotel room. After describing my hotel routine to a fellow traveling sports mom, her comment was, “Wow, you are definitely a princess and the pea-type person.” Unfortunately, yes, I am.

Playtime with Flipper!

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Playtime with Flipper!

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia I last left you canal side at the wonderful rental condo we shared with our son and daughter-in-law near Anna Maria Island on the Florida Gulf.

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Did the bunny find you? Ours came and went pretty quickly, but we managed to feed ourselves and enjoy some delicious chocolate eggs and, of course, the sunshine. I’m including a couple pictures that I find exciting this week.

Letter from the Editor: Traditions

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Letter from the Editor: Traditions

News Staff

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Easter felt a little different this year – caught somewhere between winter and spring. Even in that in-between season, we find ourselves holding onto the traditions that bring us comfort.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: A little bit lost

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: A little bit lost

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

By Sara Goodman Last week, something happened that doesn’t happen to me very often. I found myself completely overwhelmed with the week’s activities, and when the deadline came due for my article, I knew it wasn’t going to happen.

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