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Columnist - Ask Rusty

Ask Rusty – Why Is My Age 70 Benefit Not Higher Than My January Amount?

Dear Rusty: I plan to retire in 2025 (the year I turn 70). Given that...
Columnist - Dick Wolfsie

Structuring The Perfect Password, Or At Least Giving It A Go

By: Dick Wolfsie Mary Ellen is extremely concerned about all the identity theft and is...
Columnist - Ken Thompson

Boilers Have Some Bright Spots In Otherwise Season-Opening Loss

By: Kenny Thompson A bright spot from Purdue football’s 39-35 season-opening loss to Fresno State...
Columnist - Butch Dale

Butch Helps You Understand Politics And Elections

John “Butch” Dale Do you remember all of those times you fell asleep in high...
Columnist - DeAntha Wright

Preparing For ‘The Journey’ An Inevitable Part Of Life

By: DeAntha Wright-Thornburg There is a road we all will travel on at one time...
Columnist - Karen Zach

One Hard Working Local Deere

By: Karen Zach The Deere family of the Shades area of Montgomery County was one...
Columnist - Butch Dale

Butch Remembers “The King of the Cowboys”

By: John “Butch” Dale There are very few western movies in theaters nowadays, and like...
Columnist - Stephanie Morrissette

Remembering September 11

By: Stephanie Morrissette Many of us can remember when the World Trade Center towers were...
Columnist - Slim Randles

Fair Exchange For Hard Work

The calendar, and the quality of the air we breathe, insist it’s state fair season....
Columnist - Casey Williams

2024 Chevy Equinox RS Adds Sport To Parental Practicality

By Casey Williams My family tends to buy the same car over and over again...