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Why did you serve?

2013-05-18T09:03:00-04:00

Numerous local residents have spent time in service to our country in the military. Some joined out of a duty to our county, others were pressed into service through the draft, still others wanted to take advantage of the G.I. Bill. In honor of their service and Armed Forces Day on Saturday, we asked our readers why they served and what they took away from their service.

Fitness key during pregnancy

2013-05-11T09:00:49-04:00

Women have been having babies since well before time has been recorded by humans.

Beyond the stacks: Local libraries offer everything from history to technology

2013-05-04T09:00:49-04:00

The local libraries within the Four County Library System still make information available to their patrons in the traditional way -- books. They are also storehouses of local history: old photos, newspapers, genealogy records, diaries and letters.

Romantic times at Fenimore

2013-04-27T09:00:49-04:00

When one thinks of the romantic, usually one ponders wistfully the early days of a courtship and marriage.

Prom fashions bright, blingy, different

2013-04-20T09:00:40-04:00

Prom night can be one of the biggest events of a high school student's life. It is the last bash before college for many, and the memories are often recorded. That is why prom fashion is so important to high school seniors.

Now is time for yard repair, preparation

2013-04-13T09:00:00-04:00

April can be delightfully sunny and warm one day and raining with cold winds or even a surprise snowstorm the next. The spring bulbs are starting to bloom, but it's still not time for gardening. But there are plenty of other yard tasks to be done on those nice days.

A view from above

2013-04-06T09:00:00-04:00

Fire towers in the Catskill Mountains have always been destination points, built to capture some of the region’s best views. These sentinel stations served an important role for the earliest possible sightings of forest fires in the remote mountain ranges. But the fire towers and those who manned them fulfilled a multitude of other roles as well.

Jazz up your Easter egg hunt

2013-03-30T09:00:49-04:00

Why look for plain, pastel-colored eggs on Easter morning?

Can green mean clean?

2013-03-23T09:00:01-04:00

I’ll be honest — I didn’t start out making my own cleaning products to save the planet. The truth is, I’m cheap and lazy. And when I found myself facing the task of cleaning a very dirty oven, I didn’t want to have to drive to the store and spend money on an oven cleaner. So I did a little poking around online and found several websites that recommended using baking soda instead.

Local chefs serve up Irish food, drink

2013-03-16T09:00:00-04:00

As St. Patrick's Day approaches, many area residents may ponder ways to bring out the Irish in their weekend. Irish beer and spirits will be at the forefront for many who are celebrating -- but not just in glasses.