August 16, 2026
Opinion
Mop horse ingenuity
For a brief period at the turn of the century (the 20th to the 21st to be exact), I found myself deep in the throws of horse ownership.
A Little Dab’ll Do Ya
A few months ago, we reminisced about cough drops, baby aspirin and various medications from days gone by. That opened the floodgates. Many readers shared memories of products we rarely see today. Let’s take a trip down the aisles of the supermarkets of our childhood.
Earth Day highlights importance of environmentally safe vape disposal
M anchester City Schools has joined educators and health partners to highlight the environmental hazards posed by improperly discarded vape devices and the importance of safe, responsible disposal.“Although the environmental damage of vapes has not been as widely publicized over the years, concerns have been frequently raised about the health risks of the devices to children and adults,” said Dr. Joey Vaughn, Director of Manchester City Schools. “This Earth Day, we are proud to work alongside the Westwood Middle School Student Council and the Coffee County Collaborative to address this dual threat. By maintaining 100% tobacco-free campuses and providing safe disposal pathways, we are protecting both our students’ futures and our community’s natural resources.”
The weird key(chains) to life
While putting the office key in the door to start a new workday, the sound of a metal amalgam hitting the ground suddenly rang through the air sparking a moment of reflection.