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Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the June 1923 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. Spelling and punctuation have not been changed except where necessary for better understanding. … more

By Callie Baber | 6/13/23

Out of the Past

Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the June 1923 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. Spelling and punctuation have not been changed except where necessary for better understanding. … more

By Callie Baber | 6/10/23

Sycamore may still recover

One of the most common shade trees in our area is the sycamore. If you have recently moved to a home with a sycamore on the property, you may be panicking because it has failed to leaf out yet. … more

By Jan Phipps Master Gardener | 6/10/23

Maps are fascinating

Ever since I was a little boy I thought maps were a wonderful invention. I could hardly wait for Mrs. Judy, my first grade teacher, to pull down a wall map that hung above our blackboards. I … more

By Roger Stanley | 6/5/23

Out of the Past

Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the late May and early June 1923 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. Spelling and punctuation have not been changed except where necessary for better … more

By Callie Baber | 6/5/23

We all seek wisdom, right?

These past few weeks I have witnessed and celebrated many young people finishing their course of study, whether it be junior high, high school, or college. While I am happy for them, I know their … more

By Kurt Speece | 6/5/23

Being nice can backfire

Woodrow Trace is a friendly old peckerwood who attends our church on Easter Sundays. He’d come more often, but he’s gimpy most of the time. Ninety years old, I’m told. He … more

By Allen Englebright | 6/5/23

Our summer outlook is hot and hotter

Meteorological summer began June 1, and all the major weather bureaus across the globe recently published predictions for summer 2023. The one thing every weather agency agreed upon is new heat … more

By Terry Sullivan | 6/5/23

Out of the Past

Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the late May 1923 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. Spelling and punctuation have not been changed except where necessary for better understanding. … more

By Callie Baber | 5/31/23

Pondering the what-ifs

What if all the things that could happen actually happened? Sometimes it would be an unmitigated disaster, sometimes it would be a delightful surprise. As a little boy, my mom and my brother … more

By Roger Stanley | 5/31/23

Do we walk or sit?

Tomorrow is Pentecost, the birthday of the church. All Christians are part of that church, but too many only want to be parts getting the good of it rather than active parts giving the good to Jesus … more

By Kevin Don Levellie | 5/31/23

Morton is still a mystery

The strange thing about Ben Morton was there were three different versions of how he became a crippled man. He limped badly, dragging his crippled right leg, often described as a club … more

By Allen Englebright | 5/31/23

WHAM is a holistic approach to wellness

Wellness is an essential aspect of a healthy life, and it encompasses various dimensions such as physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual wellness. Unfortunately, many people … more

By Jonathon Burns | 5/31/23

Tech is bringing us closer to a Brave New World

It is time to give serious thought to privacy and the surveillance made possible by technology since law and civil norms always lag behind technology. With policy issues, the pendulum swings too far … more

By Terry Sullivan | 5/31/23

It's time to tone the body

We often hear promoters of exercise programs promise using their system will result in getting toned up. That raises the question of what does it mean to be toned? Is a toned body difficult to … more

By Julee Dennis and Preston Skinner | 5/22/23

Nobody likes butter fingers

No, I am not talking about the candy bar known as Butterfingers, unless I am trying to unwrap that tasty morsel perhaps with slick or sticky fingers and can’t get it unwrapped. When I … more

By Roger Stanley | 5/22/23

Out of the Past

Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the May 1923 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. Spelling and punctuation have not been changed except where necessary for better understanding. CIRCUS … more

By Callie baber | 5/22/23

New horizons with faith

Once again, it is that time of year. Local high schools and colleges are celebrating the graduates of the Class of 2023. For those receiving their diplomas, it is a wonderful time of … more

By Vallerie King | 5/22/23

Finding a cow on the roof

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The Old Codger was unable to create a new column this week, so here is a previously printed column to keep his readers … more

By Allen Englebright | 5/22/23

Spending on pure R&D gives the greatest return

Congress is debating the debt limit. The bulk of spending goes to the military and entitlement programs. One area likely to be cut is spending on research. Research spending did escalate $50 … more

By Terry Sullivan | 5/22/23