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The holidays are here! And for many of us, this can be as difficult as it is exciting. It makes sense why we might feel a bit out of sorts this time of year. The excitement of celebrations, gatherings, family, and lights, somehow manages to coexist with increased stress and…

Everyone should know this! This is really valuable information!” the man said.

The New Year is a time of resolutions. It’s a time when people commit to making a change in their life. Losing weight, changing jobs, saving money, making money, a new relationship, getting in shape, going back to school, or giving up smoking, are just some of the goals people…

Rachael Grove’s letter in the December 3 edition of The People’s Defender defends the property tax exemption for lands owned by non-profit organizations, on the grounds that they generate tourism revenue for Adams County. Ms. Grove offers many facts and figures concerning the benefits of tourism to our county, which…

Thanksgiving is much more than a big meal with family and friends. It’s a time to reflect on, and be thankful for, all of the good things you have. It’s important to be grateful, not just on Thanksgiving, but each and every day. Rather than lamenting what you feel is…

Thanksgiving is a myth?

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12

Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection—residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open, and citizens having the facts to make good decisions. Local newspapers provide that connection in ways no other source can.

Gene was 79 years old when he enrolled in outpatient hospice services with end-stage prostate cancer. Gene owned and operated a local floor covering business for fifty-three years. His radio advertising jingle was, “Go scootin’ to Euton’s”. Gene was a free-thinker and nonconformist. He declared, “I’m a Baptist Catholic. I…