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  • As Fall Closes in, the Giving Season Begins

    As Fall Closes in, the Giving Season Begins0

    I’ve got a lot of ground, out field grass, fairway, and even peaceful cemetery space to cover this week, so I had better get right to it. I’ll begin where I left off last week with West End Babe Ruth 13-16’s trip to the World Series in Branson, Missouri. Congratulations to the West End team, parents,

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  • Two Perspectives of the This Year’s MLB/Little League Classic

    Two Perspectives of the This Year’s MLB/Little League Classic0

    We are going to do things a little differently this week. I’m sharing my space with Lou this week for a little insight on the MLB/Little League Classic. I’m going to let Lou lead off and I’ll bat clean-up… The 2024 MLB/Little League Classic is now in the books. It had one of the most

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  • A Tip of the Cap as the World Series Ends and Football Season Begins0

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year to be a sports fan living here in the West Branch Valley. The long list of events highlighted by the 77th playing of the Little League World Series has been amazing. I don’t even know where to begin, other than I would be remiss if I didn’t

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  • Final Outs and Fight Night0

    We are down to the last few days of the Little League World Series, which means the unofficial end of summer. The kids are headed back to school, and I’m sad about it all! I hate the end of summer…I don’t even get a whole new wardrobe anymore! No one buys me new sneakers, either.

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  • For the Love of The Game and Our Nation

    For the Love of The Game and Our Nation0

    Welcome to everyone visiting our little corner of God’s green Earth for the 77th playing of the Little League World Series. Congrats to the teams, fans, and all involved as you complete this amazing summer journey. A tip of my cap with the American Flag on the side to Little League Baseball President and CEO

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  • Take Me Out to the Ball Game!0

    Well, y’all, it’s that time of year again! It’s a little bittersweet. I absolutely love the Little League World Series and the attention it brings to our little corner of the world, but it also means that summer is coming to a close, which always makes me sad. It feels like the older I get,

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  • America’s Together Time

    America’s Together Time0

    Well, it’s hard to believe July is in the rearview mirror. August on the calendar in the West Branch Valley goes hand-in-hand with baseball, football, and back to school. The back-to-school thing still makes me cringe, even though I haven’t been a student in decades. This, of course, was coupled with the fact that two-a-day

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  • Back-to-School Prep: Whether We Like it or Not0

    Listen, you don’t like it. I don’t like it. The kids certainly don’t like it. But as much as we try to slow it down, the calendar continues to move forward and back to school is right around the corner. What I also don’t like is waiting until the last minute to do things. A

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  • I Want the Best Man for the Job0

    Well, the only thing hotter than the month of July was the madness we witnessed in the world. I left off last week talking about common sense; I’m going to pick back up right there. Please remember, if you missed my column or just enjoy reading online, every issue of our publication can be found

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  • A Global Toast to Tradition and Innovation0

    Every first Friday of August, beer enthusiasts worldwide unite to celebrate International Beer Day (IBD). This global event began in 2007 in Santa Cruz, California, and has grown into a grand celebration of one of the oldest and most beloved beverages in human history. Whether you prefer a crisp lager, a hearty stout, or a

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  • Common Sense as the Battle Rages0

    After the events I witnessed last week, I felt compelled to focus on a couple of things that were discussed everywhere. Topics that I feel strongly about and try to provide each week within our pages. First up, we are all on God’s time. The expression that we are all day-to-day is one I commonly

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  • Summer Fun0

    We are getting pretty close to the dog days of summer. The kids have no schedule and are eating popsicles for breakfast. The pool is a perfectly acceptable replacement for a shower. The wi-fi is begging for a break. Everyone is just a little feral this time of year. But this is also when the

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