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15 July 2026

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Loss


Loss is hard, no matter who it is or what their age may be. Each week, the pages of include obituaries and death notices of local residents. Some l...
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Loss


Loss is hard, no matter who it is or what their age may be. Each week, the pages of include obituaries and death notices of local residents. Some l...
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Posted on July 15, 2026

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08 July 2026

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The beard


To shave, or not to shave, that is the question. A little over a month ago I shaved off my beard and mustache. It was the first time since high sch...
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The beard


To shave, or not to shave, that is the question. A little over a month ago I shaved off my beard and mustache. It was the first time since high sch...
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Posted on July 8, 2026

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24 June 2026

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Nerves of spaghetti


In April I, along with a couple dozen other area residents screwed up my courage and tried out for a role in Medford Area Community Theatre (MACT) pro...
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Nerves of spaghetti


In April I, along with a couple dozen other area residents screwed up my courage and tried out for a role in Medford Area Community Theatre (MACT) pro...
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Posted on June 24, 2026

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2026

17 June 2026

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Talking toenails


Toenails have been the talk of the town in Taylor County over the past week. The topic of toenail care, and if the county health department should ...
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Talking toenails


Toenails have been the talk of the town in Taylor County over the past week. The topic of toenail care, and if the county health department should ...
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Posted on June 17, 2026

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10 June 2026

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Off book


On Tuesday morning I woke up from a nightmare. It was similar to the nightmare we all have had where you are back in high school and the teacher is...
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Off book


On Tuesday morning I woke up from a nightmare. It was similar to the nightmare we all have had where you are back in high school and the teacher is...
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Posted on June 10, 2026

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03 June 2026

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30 years


In May 1996, Medford’s Main Street was a gaping, muddy hole in the ground. Memorial Hospital of Taylor County announced a new cooperative network wi...
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30 years


In May 1996, Medford’s Main Street was a gaping, muddy hole in the ground. Memorial Hospital of Taylor County announced a new cooperative network wi...
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Posted on June 3, 2026

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Coverage


“No one covers graduation anymore.” Last week I got an email from Luke Klink, the editor of the Ladysmith News over in Rusk County. A Taylor Co...
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Coverage


“No one covers graduation anymore.” Last week I got an email from Luke Klink, the editor of the Ladysmith News over in Rusk County. A Taylor Co...
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Posted on May 27, 2026

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Ramona


I first noticed the nest. As nests go it was a well-constructed affair. It was solidly built with care and patience, obviously the work of experien...
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Ramona


I first noticed the nest. As nests go it was a well-constructed affair. It was solidly built with care and patience, obviously the work of experien...
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Posted on May 20, 2026
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