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Cracking the Code: Go your own way

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This week the grandson of my neighbor who was in the the July 4th ATV accident in our neighborhood, rang my doorbell. “Do you want to play basketball Mr. Kozera?” I was surprised and happy to see him. He looked fine. “Are you allowed to play basketball.” “Yes, as long as I don’t overexert myself.” He told Lynnda and I how the accident happed, the ambulance ride, the concussion and overnight at the hospital. Young people heal fast. We played PIG, a stationary shooting game. It was good to be able to play with him again. I asked why he and his friend weren’t wearing ...

Battle of Buffington Island observed

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PORTLAND, Ohio – The anniversary of the largest and most significant Civil War battle in Ohio was observed July 18 at the annual Battle of Buffington Island Memorial Service and Marietta Militia Historical Marker Dedication at the Buffington Island State Memorial in Portland. More than 170 ...

Giving often brings reward

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An analysis of the Forbe’s Most Generous Givers list for 2023 revealed that nearly half of the 25 people on the list were Jewish. In America, Jews make up only 2.4% of the population, but in the list of generous givers, almost 50% were Jewish. While folks often make jokes about Jewish frugality, Jews are actually far more generous than most of the rest of us! That’s because tzedakah, or charitable giving, holds an important place in Jewish culture. Many scholars believe that the Mosaic Law actually allowed for a double tithe. (Remember, a tithe is 10% of one’s income.) With their ...

Historical society to hold final Anti Tea Party

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The final Anti-Tea Party celebrating America’s 250th anniversary will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Phelps-Tavenner House at 2401 Camden Ave. in Parkersburg. Sponsored by the Wood County Historical and Preservation Society, which will host the event, the tea parties were organized with assistance of the Wood County Commission and call attention to the not only the Boston Tea Party, but also the 16 other tea parties that played a role in the advent of the Revolutionary War. Other anti tea parties were held at the Cooper Cabin, Henderson Hall, Oakland and the Parkersburg ...

Around Town

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Public steak fry Beverly American Legion Post 389 will hold a public steak fry from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Post Home, 114 Fifth St., Beverly. The menu includes steak, a baked potato, salad bar and a roll. Oak Grove Fire and EMS ice cream social The Oak Grove Fire and EMS will be holding its annual ice cream social from 4-9 p.m. Aug. 1, at the fire station, 102 Oak Grove Lane, Marietta. Guests can look forward to barbecue chicken dinners, hot dogs, sloppy joes, pizza, ice cream and desserts. The event will feature the band, Plan B, inflatables, barrel rides for kids and a country ...