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Good weather means it’s time for another season of golf

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Good weather means it’s time for another season of golf

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, April 11, 2026

With what is hopefully the last snowfall of the season wrapping up last week, that means it’s time for spring sports. Springtime has become my second favorite season because of the sports and activities that start up.

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Quote of the Week

News Staff

Saturday, April 11, 2026

“There’s always good days and bad days, but I don’t think I will have anymore bad days. I could have died on that mountain, but I didn’t. I learned every day is a blessing. Even when you’re scared or tired, you just have to keep going.

A season and a time for every purpose under heaven

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A season and a time for every purpose under heaven

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, April 4, 2026

In my time at Reporter & Farmer I have been cautious of expressing my religious or spiritual beliefs in a column. This is not because I lack a firm conviction of them but because there is a fine line between expressing beliefs and being preachy by pressing them upon someone.

In life, there is always something worth a laugh

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In life, there is always something worth a laugh

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Life is always better while you’re laughing. I’ve been reminded how healthy laughing can be with the living history interviews I’ve been doing and recently, one thing has become crystal clear to me; laughing can help you live your life to the fullest.

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Apology and thanks are 50 years in the making

Rocky Bartos

Saturday, April 4, 2026

The short period when winter is extinguished for good by spring temperatures has a unique feel, as I recall. The last small, dirty and crusty snow patches hiding in the deep shade morphed into puddles and released a final pocket of cool air with an earthy smell.

When the mail slows down, so does life

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When the mail slows down, so does life

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, April 4, 2026

If you’re reading this, there’s a fair question worth asking right up front: did it arrive on time – or at all?If you said your paper didn’t arrive at all, no, we didn’t stuff it into some mythical bin just to annoy you.

Reflecting on the quiet power of Easter

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Reflecting on the quiet power of Easter

Amanda Dulitz

Saturday, March 28, 2026

When it comes to the common holiday set on our calendars, there’s something about Easter that arrives more softly than the others. Christmas comes wrapped in lights and loud celebration. Yet Easter is different.

Why I recommend journaling for all

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Why I recommend journaling for all

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Journaling became a staple in my daily routine a couple years ago and since then I have realized it helps with much more than self reflection including a useful way to document my life.

The hard work put into hand-drawn animation

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The hard work put into hand-drawn animation

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, March 28, 2026

One fascination that won’t ever bore me is art. I love seeing artists draw and use all types of different techniques. Being able to create a still image and have it come to life on a screen is a work of magic.

When I learned about body health

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When I learned about body health

Connor Handrahan

Monday, March 23, 2026

Having a sore or stiff body is one of my least favorite feelings. Unfortunately, I’m very familiar with it because my back, neck and knees are more prone to soreness than the rest of my body.

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