DONNA ERICKSON’S BEST BITES: Bake family-fresh key lime pie
By Donna Erickson It has been a long winter, and now it’s time to celebrate a new season! Nothing says spring like the zingy taste… Login to continue reading Login…
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SENIOR NEWS LINE: Don’t fall for Medicare scams
By Matilda Charles Medicare card scams are on the rise. During one calendar year, Medicare had over $100 billion in fraudulent claims, and the damage… Login to continue reading Login…
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Rapid heart rate persists for decade without evaluation
By Dr. Keith RoachDEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who, for at least 10 years now, has been experiencing a rapid heart rate. My… Login to continue reading Login…
DIVAS ON A DIME: Build-a-bowl meal idea easy way to eat well
By Patti Diamond Grain bowls — also called Buddha bowls, nourish bowls or power bowls — are the ultimate meal prep hack. They’re quick, nutritious,… Login to continue reading Login…
FAQ about taxes as the filing deadline nears
Some people look forward to filing their tax returns, while others recoil at the thought of paying what they owe. Regardless of which camp taxpayers are in, come April most people have a question or two related to their returns.
Tickets still available for Smithville Community Awards Banquet
SMITHVILLE — Tickets are still available for the Smithville Community Awards Banquet, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27.
DIVAS ON A DIME: Create one-pot lemon garlic shrimp with rice
By Patti Diamond Shrimp, once seen as a splurge, has become a frugal choice — not because shrimp prices have dropped, but because everything else… Login to continue reading Login…
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Long-term use of high-dose gabapentin causes concern
By Dr. Keith Roach DEAR DR. ROACH: Am I a doomed man? When I was 25, I survived a battle with testicular cancer. The good… Login to continue reading Login…
DONNA ERICKSON’S BEST BITES: No-knead bread recipe great for busy families on budget
By Donna Erickson Get rolling in the dough with this amazing no-knead recipe that bakes up to four 1-pound loaves of tasty artisan bread for… Login to continue reading Login…
SENIOR NEWS LINE: What to know when seniors head back to work
By Matilda Charles A small recent survey revealed that 51% of the retired senior respondents are considering going back to work, also known as “unretiring.”… Login to continue reading Login…