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Opinion

Ask a Trooper

Local Columns

Question: I see the sign boards along the highway with different messages posted. Do they use these for Amber Alerts? I know I get the alert on my phone and was just curious. Answer: Message and lane-use signs on some freeways warn drivers of traffic crashes, stalled vehicles, or other ...

I have hope

Local Columns

It’s a new year, and of course, that means it’s time for a New Year’s Resolution. Yes, we all know what happens to many of our, offered with good intentions, New Year’s resolutions. They begin, wither and perish. However, wouldn’t it be nice to have a wish come to fulfillment? To ...

On the Porch

Local Columns

The social news or gossip columns in the old newspapers are always fascinating to read. A special section in the newspaper was devoted to the social media of the day. The whereabouts of local people and events were often featured in these columns. Here are a few from The News Messenger of Lyon ...

In 2025, resolve to stay ahead of health risks

Community Voices

Each year, it’s important that you and all members of your family schedule an annual preventive health visit. You may know this as a yearly checkup, physical exam, well-woman exam, well-child visit, and so on. It’s that one chance each year to check in with your primary care provider, even ...

Resolutions

Community Voices

Someone recently challenged me to come up with some New Year’s resolutions. I have a couple of problems with that particular idea. First of all, how can you resolve to become a better person when you’re already so good that there’s nearly no room for improvement? If you are, as Mary ...