Time capsule found during auditorium renovation
"Eighty years ago, this time capsule was placed to create excitement and to remind us of our past and the efforts of those that walked before us."
View ArticleClarks Landscaping donates gardens to Weekly Citizen
The crew showed up in two waves. The first was for removal and weed killing - the old bushes were heavily rooted - and the second day was to plant. The crew was friendly and professional and deserve...
View ArticleNetworx: What you should know about renters insurance
Renters insurance may seem like an unnecessary expense, but in fact, it can be a fantastic deal if you ever run into any problems. "It’s a common myth that your building owner’s insurance will cover...
View ArticleIn Good Faith: Dream on
“Dreamer.”It’s an odd epithet. These days, it evokes this country’s immigration debate, but it also conjures up naivety and a lack of being rooted in reality. We hear it used in just such a pejorative...
View ArticleThe Farr Side: ‘Big Brother’ celebrity edition
As much as I enjoyed watching the Olympics on NBC, I enjoyed watching “Big Brother” even more. How could I not? It was the first time CBS produced a “celebrity” edition of the long-running reality...
View ArticleToday’s Workout: Work triceps in anticipation of sleeveless tops
Spring then summer will be here before you know it! The warm weather brings our arms out from all those long sleeves. So our move today is a kneeling triceps pulse. It will be working the backside of...
View ArticleHow children get caught in the clash over LGBT and religious rights
Increasingly, America's adoption and foster care systems are affected by the clash between religious freedom protections and LGBT nondiscrimination law.
View Article3-D hearts: Technology helps doctors diagnose and treat heart patients
Emmanuell Ellis has had a heart defect since he was born, undergoing surgeries as a baby and again as a teenager.But it wasn’t until last month, when he was getting prepared for another procedure at...
View ArticleLooking Up: Cats chase the dogs in the stars
I don’t know if you’re a cat or dog person. I suppose there are this in the "neither" category, and I know for sure there are those who are equal opportunity minded and say "BOTH"! Good news, if you...
View ArticleTicket to Write: President Taft pulled his weight
William Howard Taft, the only man to serve as U.S. president and chief justice of the Supreme Court, undoubtedly pulled his weight, politically.Still, there’s no truth to the rumor that Taft, a hefty...
View ArticleFood Fest raises money for local food pantry
"For the first time ever we were turning people away because so many people wanted to be involved," said McConnell. "It's a good problem to have."
View ArticleFlash in the Pan: Garden fresh:What to plant now for a year of ‘PastaPestoPrego’
As another year begins, and another crop of seed catalogs arrives in the mail, my thoughts turn to summer’s garden. And usually, at about that time, I remember the words of the outdoorsy writer Tim...
View ArticlePrudence Hilburn: Making dumplings is all about technique
As a youngster, when I saw my mother cooking a big, fat hen, I knew we would have something really special for dinner. The cooked chicken often went into her great chicken salad or in her chicken and...
View ArticleFlorida tragedy raises questions about moral obligations of gun owners
If you carry a gun, are you morally obligated to use it when confronted with a mass shooting? The latest horrific school shooting challenges Americans to look at the ethics of gun ownership.
View ArticleMusic and the Spoken Word: The school of life
Life can teach us wisdom, refine our desires and soften our attitudes. It can stretch us and help us grow and improve. And while life might seem a lot easier if it were pain- and trouble-free, it would...
View ArticleLocal trainer competes in Fla. half marathon
Though she prefers spartan runs with obstacles to break up the half marathons, she and a few of her members headed to Florida over the weekend to run in the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Disney...
View ArticleCouncilman Stewart's homegrown success
"It had never crossed my mind," said Stewart. "I was just fascinated by the craft."
View ArticleTravel: Taft Museum of Art intimate, cozy collection
CINCINNATI — Museums come in all shapes and sizes.The Taft Museum of Art, in a historic, Federal-style mansion in downtown Cincinnati, is relatively small but offers the perfect setting for an intimate...
View ArticleVolunteers needed for Bayou Lafourche cleanup
Annual event this Saturday. Free T-shirt for participants.
View ArticleTest Drive: 2018 Lexus NX 300h AWD Hybrid
Base Price: $38,355Price as tested: $47,534This week, we’re behind the wheel of the 2018 Lexus NX 300h SUV, with all-wheel drive (AWD) a standard feature. The “h” nomenclature refers to a hybrid...
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