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Horseradish and near deer meat

Nancy Kline

I wonder if there should be an opening date for deer hunting with a car. Watching crash reports, I have discovered it seems to be a year-round sport, often prevalent when the corn is high. I tried the sport a few weeks ago while driving home from... Full story

The countdown has begun

Nancy Kline

I guess the countdown has started. Not the countdown for a spacecraft to be launched, the countdown for DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. I looked and it’s only 44 days. I was curious about the days until Christmas when I heard on the news that certain... Full story

Times change, definitions change

Nancy Kline

Years ago your “local” store was a mom and pop grocery, often owned by a local couple who lived in town. Your “local” restaurant was a local cook who had a small diner often with checkered floors, tables, and a long counter... Full story

Times change, definitions change

Nancy Kline

I work for the Lima News. The main office is in Lima, but they also have an office in Ottawa where I oversee the Putnam Voice and help supply information for the Putnam County edition of The Lima News. Does this mean I work for a “local... Full story

What are you waiting for

The election is next Tuesday. H1N1 flu shots will be offered to a target set of people in Putnam County on Wednesday of this week. Christmas is only two months away. Does anyone realize what all of these things have in common? If you guessed... Full story

My GPS may be turning on me

Nancy Kline

Can a machine get angry? If it can I think my new GPS (Global Positioning System device could be developing an attitude toward me. I recently acquired the device for several reasons. One is to keep me going in the correct direction. Another is to... Full story

Watching the parade from a float

Nancy Kline

I’m not in parades very often, but the last two weeks I had the enjoyment of being in the Glandorf and Kalida parades. I’m usually on the opposite end. One of those taking pictures and hoping someone will throw me a piece of candy.... Full story

Sometimes I forget to mention the obvious

Nancy Kline

That is what I did last week. When talking about the upcoming festivals and events I forgot to mention one very important event. Never mind I was already doing research on the event and the anniversary it will celebrate. Never mind I already had... Full story

Get ready for the festivals in Putnam County

Nancy Kline

Get out your calendar folks. We’re in the midst of festival time in Putnam County. Last week was the Columbus Grove Fest. This weekend you will have your choice of two parades on Sunday in Ottoville at 1 p.m. and Glandorf at 2 p.m. You can... Full story

An unusual swimsuit from an unusual location

Nancy Kline

There is a swimsuit I have worn once. I really doubt if I will wear it again. I bought it under unusual circumstances in an unusual location. My cousin and I had planned a overnight stay in Indiana. We were going to stay at a hotel in... Full story

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