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Lori Borgman: Enough itching, mosquito magnets unite!

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There are two types of people in this world: those whom mosquitoes consider an all-you-can-eat buffet and those whom mosquitoes find repugnant.

Viewpoint Bestsellers

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Top titles at the local independent Viewpoint Books in downtown Columbus.

Running for life; a local man’s running journey

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There are people in the over-60 demographic who are setting an example for us all with their participation in 5K, 10K, half and full marathons. Running is a major factor in the quality of life they enjoy, and it provides them with opportunities to see the nation’s cities and natural wonders.

Our interconnected world: traveling refreshes the mind, body and soul

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I threw open the hotel drapes and gasped at the view of Hong Kong below. The streets looked like something out of National Geographic magazine. There were people everywhere, cars honking, rickshaw drivers hauling goods and laundry dancing on lines between tall buildings. I called out to Mother, urging her to wake up. “You’ve gotta see this!” She groaned and rolled over. After hours of international travel and a middle-of-the-night arrival, she was exhausted. I, on the other hand, was 16, full of youthful energy and ready to embrace that amazing city. Toto, we weren’t in Kansas anymore.

Destyni Jones: JCHS students look forward to road work completion

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Within the next few weeks Jennings County’s construction on US 50 should be finished.

Destyni Jones: JCHS band marches to beat of Metallica

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The Marching Pride of Jennings County performed and recorded an entire 10-minute halftime performance that will be submitted to a competition Metallica is holding for marching bands.

An unencumbered view; Boomers ride the open road

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Americans are a mobile sort. It’s how the country grew from the east coast to the West. Since then, we’ve yearned to explore that vast expanse and used all methods of transportation to do so.

Actions speak louder than words; local woman impacts rescue animals

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Civic-mindedness can take various forms and come in varying degrees. At its greatest degree of commitment, it is hands-on and sets aside convenience for ensuring tangible results. Elaine DeClue has practiced civic-mindedness at the greatest level and in the form of animal rescue, something she has done since childhood.

Rest is not idleness; kids deserve slower summers

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Our local children only have a few days left before heading back to school. Their first day this year is August 3. Long gone is the leisurely three-month summer break. And I’ve heard rumors that a longer school year – with an even shorter summer vacation – may be in the works.

The pilgrimage: reflecting on a vacation like no other

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I’m back from a pilgrimage. I thought I was going on a simple, relaxing getaway with my husband this month, but it turned into so much more. Wikipedia defines pilgrimage as: “A journey, often into an unknown or foreign place, where a person goes in search of new or expanded meaning about their self, others, nature or a higher good through the experience. It can lead to a personal transformation, after which the pilgrim returns to their daily life.”