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Meet the Dedicated Columnists of Our Paper
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Finding my uncle a funny present for his 90th birthday
My Uncle Andy recently turned 90, and it was hard to imagine what a guy...
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The following is an example of the crazy times we are living in
Zach EdeyJaden IveyTrevion Williams An announcement that the third-ranked Purdue men’s basketball team – players,...
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Ask Rusty – Should I quit work to preserve my social security benefit?
Dear Rusty: I recently took a big pay cut in my job. Several older friends...
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The holiday season is not so “jolly” for elders living alone
By John Grimaldi, editorial contributor for the Association of Mature American Citizens Too many senior...
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Why the U.S. is losing the war on diabetes
By Trudy Lieberman Hoosier Health It’s no secret that diabetes is becoming the scourge of...
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Butch Survived 2021 and a Few Mishaps
Well folks, I made it through another year. Sadly, some people didn't. I lost another...
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Feeling down in a senior slump? Me too!
When I reached my 50th birthday, I tried to deny that it represented a turning...
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Karen notes “Oh those Common Names” regarding Thomas Hall & Family
First one to admit this, but I sometimes avoid common names when I’m searching a...