Sunshine and warmer weather entices us all to get outdoors more. In turn, this puts us at risk of contracting insect- and animal-borne diseases. The American Dog Tick, Lonestar Tick and Deer Tick are prevalent…

The Southwind District held the 4-H Favorite Food Show June 5 at the Moran United Methodist Church.  This event is a great way to learn the life-skills of menu planning and setting a table. To…

I scouted my bald cypress and sycamore trees last week looking for newly hatched bagworms. Unfortunately, I found what I was looking for. You have to really be looking in order to see bagworms right…

The Wallet Wisdom financial webinar series concluded last week with All About Credit. A question came up about if young adults going to college should have a credit card during their school years or wait…

The deadline to file for local elections passed recently, and it’s worth thanking every school board hopeful and municipal candidate for their willingness to run. The past 15 months have proven what I’ve long believed…

On May 28, 1961, Neil and Roberta Crane were united in marriage at First Methodist Church in Eureka. They have spent the last weekend celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren at…

Someday you may find yourself filling the shoes of someone who settles an estate for a loved one or close friend.  You may be asked in an estate planning process (prior to a loved one’s…

Leaves of three — let it be! I’m certain that someone has told you this before in an attempt to keep you away from poison ivy. It is true that poison ivy has three leaflets. …

City Slickers 4-Her’s gathered for their monthly meeting on May 16 at the Riverside Park Community Building. President Carly Dreher called the meeting to order.  Roll call was answered via Zoom and in person by…

Maybe I’m just at that point in my life, but I always find it interesting when I get a chance to hear some of the personal stories of someone who has lived a full life. …