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Purdue University Earns Top Honors

By: Spencer Deery Purdue University has earned its best ranking by U.S. News & World...
Columnist - Slim Randles

Attempting To Swoop In To Save The Day

It was just one of those crazy mix-ups, you know. Like when one thing goes...
Columnist - John Roberts

What Causes Shingles And What To Do About It

By: John Roberts I’ve had a number of requests to re-run my column on shingles....
Columnist - Carrie Classon

Talking to Strangers

By: Carrie Classon I got anxious again today. I think I am getting better at...
Columnist - Casey Williams

IIHS Finds Muscle Cars Rank Among Deadliest Vehicles, But Automotive Safety Is Not Always What It Appears

By Casey Williams The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, famous for their impact tests and...
Columnist - Ask Rusty

Ask Rusty – Nonagenarian War Veteran Asks About Extra Credit For His Service

Dear Rusty: I'm turning 95 this year and am caretaker for my wife in our...
Columnist - Dick Wolfsie

Laments Of A Broken, But Not Beaten, Man

By: Dick Wolfsie I am retired. So, I don’t work. Neither did anything in our...
Columnist - Ken Thompson

Players Of 1920s, Big Ten Basketball And Something To Prove

By: Kenny Thompson The dedication game of Ross-Ade Stadium on Nov. 22, 1924 was like...
Columnist - Butch Dale

Biden or Trump? Butch’s Dog Will Vote!!!

By: John “Butch” Dale A friend of mine recently commented that he just could not...
Columnist - Karen Zach

Clara: Local Long-Time 5th Grade Teacher

By: Karen Zach This week, I found a wow photo of an outstanding-looking young Montgomery...