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5 ways local businesses can make the most of the county fair

County fairs are family-friendly events that provide wholesome fun and foods that are hard to find elsewhere. County fairs also provide great opportunities for local businesses to attract new customers. Fairs draw large crowds, which should appeal to small business owners who want to market their...

Horoscopes for 6/30/22

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are on fire lately. There's seemingly nothing you touch that won't turn to gold afterward. This trend will continue, but try not to let it go to your head. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, unless you take swift action, you could be heading for a financial free-fall...

Notable events that have taken place on July Fourth

Residents of the United States spend July 4th celebrating the country's independence. Though July 4 has served as America's Independence Day for centuries, many other significant and memorable events have taken place on the fourth day of July. 1744: The Treaty of Lancaster is signed in Pennsylvania...

Getting to know the Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence is a formal document that served as the signatory colonies' statement that they were now "free and independent States." It is a vital document in American history. On July 1, 1776, delegates from the original 13 colonies, making up the Second Continental Congress,...

How to utilize food in the fight against cancer

Despite the fact that it claims millions of lives every year, cancer is often preventable. Estimates from the World Health Organization indicate that between 30 and 50 percent of all cancer cases are preventable, and cancer prevention strategies are often rooted in taking simple, daily steps to...

Horoscopes for 6/23/22

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Friendships are worth their weight in gold, Aries. That is good news considering you could make an important friend this week - but only if you put yourself out there. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 You just may be at your best this week, Taurus. Others will take notice of this...

The dangers of belly fat

A desire to lose weight and look good compels millions of people to adopt healthy habits every day. But shedding fat is about more than looking good, especially when that fat has accumulated in individuals' abdomens. Individuals may aspire to lose belly fat so they can fit into old outfits or look...

The characteristics of various cat breeds

Cats perch on windowsills and the tops of sofas in many homes across the country. The American Veterinary Medical Association indicated in its U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook (2017-2018) that 25.4 percent of households owned cats, with a total of 58,385,725 cats residing in the...

Horoscopes for 6/16/22

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 If a difficult problem arises in the days ahead, seek the council of someone older or with more experience, Aries. He or she can guide you accordingly and assuage doubts. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Realize that you may have to tone down your reactions and behaviors this week,...

Father's Day history

Each year, the third Sunday in June is a time to pay homage to fathers and the millions of other men who have stepped into the role of father. While it may seem as though Father's Day has been around forever, it didn't become a nationally recognized holiday in the United States until 1972, when...