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The Green River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution with Regent Melanie Hunt organized a Bell Ringing Ceremony to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on November 11,2021.   All over America people were ringing bells twenty-one times to Honor what our Veterans have sacrificed for us.

For most people, quitting smoking is extremely hard!

            Obesity, which can lead to myriad health issues, has been one of the most problematic health issues for children across the globe. According to the World Health Organization, 39 million children under the age of five were overweight or obese in 2020. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that obesity prevalence in the United States was 13.4% among 2- to 5-year-olds in 2018. However, if started early, your kids can learn healthy eating habits that can stay with them for life.

Whether you farm 10 or 10,000 acres, it is important to have a plan in place in the event that you die or are no longer able to farm. Making an estate plan ensures a smoother farm transition and that your wishes are followed. It can also save your family time, money and emotional stress compared to if you were to die without a plan in place.

Morgantown Troop 208 had a very busy weekend.  They went Boondoggle Camping, which is no running water, no electricity, and no heating in the tents on a weekend that saw below freezing temperatures.  They drove into Morgantown and marched in the Veterans Parade and Sunday afternoon met at the First Baptist Church to celebrate Jared officially receiving his rank of Eagle Scout.

Elmo Lincoln Martin and Charles E. Roman’s shared stories from World War Two and both have written very interesting books about their lives.

Elmo is 101 years old, over eighty years ago when he was making slingshots, he would have never dreamed that ten years later he would be a Sargent in the U. S. Army and training his men to shoot M1 Carbines and Bazookas. He was born and raised on Long Branch School Road on the north side of the Green River.

While we have come a long way in raising bullying awareness with prevention campaigns, it unfortunately continues to occur among youth. Recognizing signs of bullying in your young person can help you become the advocate they need.

In a follow-up to last week’s article, this week we are discussing how quitting smoking while pregnant can help not only your baby but mom as well!  When you stop smoking, your baby gets more oxygen, your baby will grow better, and your baby is less likely to be born prematurely.  For mom, you will have much more energy and be able to breathe more easily.  Also, expectant mothers who quit smoking are less likely to develop smoking-related diseases such as hear

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When I was first introduced to Butler County native and internationally known actor Andy Stahl by a mutual friend I wasn’t sure what to expect, after all, I had never met a real actor before. Turned out that he didn’t have painted lips, wasn’t wearing make-up, and when he stood up he also wasn’t bigger than life.