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Hearing voices from the past a reminder of life's experience

There is an old saying that, “If you see a turtle on top of a fencepost, you know he didn’t get there by himself.” That peculiar expression came to my mind this past weekend when Lee University … more

DR. PAUL CONN | 11/6/21

An old family tradition pops into a new Field of Dreams

Relaxed in the calming dark of the living room watching a few innings of that “Field of Dreams” baseball game between the Yankees and White Sox, I cradled the big bowl of … more

RICK NORTON | 11/6/21

When our people help other people

Of the many signs of Thanksgiving’s comforting approach, here’s a biggie; we mean, a really, really biggie.The annual “Cleveland Helping Cleveland” food drive that helps to fill the pantry of … more

11/6/21

Truth in advertising is definitely not always an exact science

When I first heard about the Pop Tarts lawsuit, I honestly didn’t know whose side to be on.In case you haven’t heard about it, Kellogg’s, who makes the tasty breakfast treat, is being sued for … more

BARRY CURRIN | 11/5/21

Diabetes Awareness Month brings us all reminders about our lifestyles

November is a month that is known for many things. Changing of the leaves, Thanksgiving, and cooler weather. November is also Diabetes Awareness Month, and an opportunity to raise awareness … more

D. GARY DAVIS | 11/3/21

Of cellphones and answering the unasked questions

“Now let me get this straight, you really don’t carry a cellphone?” “Not right now,” I answered in as patient a tone as … more

RICK NORTON | 10/30/21

Hardworking people have lives, and that means we should care

We are reaching that point in remodeling where we seriously question whether we will ever be done. After we finally found a plumber, we thought our worries were over and progress began briskly. … more

CARRIE CLASSON | 10/30/21

Your kids must work this weekend for their Halloween candy

When I’m in charge of buying the halloween candy, I buy two kinds.First, I get a couple of bags of the good stuff. It’s going to be chocolate every time. And let’s face it. It’s going to be … more

BARRY CURRIN | 10/29/21

Awareness is critical with breast cancer

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is traditionally observed in October, I encourage you to take a moment to think about how breast cancer has affected your life. If you haven’t been … more

10/27/21

Halloween and fall-festival seasons mean keeping safety first and foremost

Fall weather has descended upon us, with cooling temperatures and shorter days. We are in the thick of the fall festival season, and are approaching Halloween this week. This season … more

D. GARY DAVIS | 10/27/21

Bradley County's ARP bonuses for employees are way too high

Our top headline Wednesday, “COMMISSION APPROVES BUCKETS, BONUSES,” should have been worded “COMMISSION APPROVES BUCKETS OF BONUSES.” I’ll cut to … more

JACK McNEELY | 10/23/21

New Candies Creek Greenway finally on its way with excitement of Phase 1

For years we have talked about the possibility of a greenway running along Bradley County’s largest waterway, Candies Creek. Through some generous and visionary property owners and funds donated … more

10/23/21

Musings from a lobby of cellphones and their users

A few months ago, I sat in the waiting area of a Cleveland automobile dealership hoping for the best in the mechanic’s diagnosis of my car’s hiccup. Without rhyme … more

RICK NORTON | 10/23/21

Being 'part of the family' and it's not going to change

I met my former mother-in-law, “Mama Lou,” and my former father-in-law, “Poppo,” when I was not yet 20 years old. I hitched a ride to meet them, terrified because I’d spoken to my future … more

CARRIE CLASSON | 10/23/21

Rowdiness is one thing; participating in an ugly melee is quite another

I am quite the University of Tennessee football fan.We had season tickets for more than 20 years. Combine that with my time as a child and a student, and I’ve probably been to 150 games.Some were … more

BARRY CURRIN | 10/22/21

Receive a text with surprise offer? Don’t click that link!

Everyone loves a deal, including scammers. BBB is seeing a spike in the use of too-good-to-be-true discounts by con artists who hope that price-conscious consumers will jump on these “deals” … more

10/22/21

Walking the Cleveland/Bradley Greenway is free, accessible to all and healthy!

The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta says people who walk 150 minutes a week or about 21 minutes a day, seven days a week, can reduce their health risks of early death, heart disease, Type II … more

D. GARY DAVIS | 10/20/21

The Postscript: Matching chairs, music, tater tots and loving some great outdoors

My husband, Peter, and I have matching folding chairs. Every Thursday evening this summer, we have attended the outdoor concert held in a local park. The music is usually good, but the food trucks … more

Carrie Classon | 10/16/21

Life Happens: Morning wake-up with that dreaded buzz

Morning ... the bright sunlight peeping through an open window as the sounds of little birds can be heard singing their morning songs.What a lovely way to awaken to a new day of thrills and … more

Gary Matheny | 10/16/21

Inkspots: Remembering a cattle farmer who I never called Ben

“There are only three things that can kill a farmer: lightning, rolling over in a tractor, and old age.”— Bill BrysonAmerican-Britishauthor on travel,language, science(b. 1951)When my wife and … more

Rick Norton | 10/16/21