Letter from the Editor:

Body Last week we got down and dirty with my pumpkin stories of years past. This week, in observance of one of my favorite holidays, we are going to talk about the creepy and weird things that Halloween provides an opportunity for me to enjoy.

The Morning Run: The last hockey rodeo is about to begin

Body We’ve entered that weird space in time where we’re done with the craziness of harvest. It seems like life will slow down, but we haven’t started the most insane part of the yearly schedule, otherwise known as hockey season.

Letter from the Publisher

Body How did Halloween go for you? It was a different year for me since we opted to creep out in the Lawn Lounge at Sip Happens rather than stay at home and hand out candy there. I hope you enjoyed it, I know our characters did!

Letter from the Publisher

Body Bob and I both turned 65 this summer, meaning only one thing… it was time to apply for Medicare. Soon our mailbox was full of direct mail pieces from everywhere in the United States wanting to sell us supplements; we hadn’t even signed up for Medicare yet.

Letter from the Editor:

Body It is my favorite time of year - spooky season! What are your plans for this year’s festivities? Lord knows there are plenty to choose from; you will see a variety of celebrations as you’re flipping through this week’s issue of your favorite newspaper.

The Morning Run: A farmer is never not a farmer

Body Last Friday we attended the funeral of a life-long friend and neighbor, Jerry Lykken. A friend to all, a wonderful husband and grandpa, Jerry will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Stupid things I won’t do again. Pt. 1

Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia Stupid things I won’t do again. Pt.

Letter from the Publisher

Body I must start this week with an apology. I’ve let you down.

Letter from the Editor:

Body As I sit here watching the sun rise from my parents porch in Kingsport, Tennessee, I’m getting a bit of relaxation in before heading out for the day.

The Morning Run: The colonoscopy report

Body I know you’ve all been waiting on pins and needles for me to report back on my colonoscopy procedure. If you’re sick of me writing about this, don’t worry, I promise this is it.