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Annie Bright
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March 6, 2026

COLUMN: Ramblings: A day at Goose Pond

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Susan Anderson
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March 6, 2026

COLUMN: It's Just a Country State of Mind: The old Variety Store

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Jamie Jo Lowder
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March 6, 2026

COLUMN: Spring clean your health: What to keep, what to toss

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Brandon Butler
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March 6, 2026

COLUMN: Driftwood Outdoors: Time to prepare for turkey season

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Kyle Hannon
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March 6, 2026

COLUMN: Trailing or Leading: No litterbugs on MYPath

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Larry LaGrange
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March 6, 2026

COLUMN: Outdoor Type: It's finally fishing season

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Annie Bright
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February 6, 2026

COLUMN: Ramblings: Welcome February

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Larry LaGrange
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February 6, 2026

COLUMN: Outdoor Type: All about birds

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Cassie Linville
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February 6, 2026

COLUMN: 4-H calls for volunteers to share their skills

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Brittany Van Hook
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February 6, 2026

COLUMN: OCPL: Winter is the perfect season to read

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Kyle Hannon
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February 6, 2026

COLUMN: Trailing or Leading: What is next for trails in Indiana?

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Jamie Jo Lowder
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February 6, 2026

COLUMN: Feeling the 'winter blues?' Help is close to home

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Brandon Butler
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February 6, 2026

COLUMN: Driftwood Outdoors: Sinking brush to build fish habitat

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Susan Anderson
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February 6, 2026

COLUMN: It's Just a Country State of Mind: Cross this bridge at a walk

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Kyle Hannon
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January 2, 2026

COLUMN: Trailing or Leading: DNR, SWCD help slow the power of water

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Annie Bright
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January 2, 2026

COLUMN: Ramblings: Dawning of the New Year

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Cassie Linville
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January 2, 2026

COLUMN: 4-H takes center stage with 'Leading Roles' program

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Susan Anderson
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January 2, 2026

COLUMN: It's Just a Country State of Mind: The poetry of winter

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Larry LaGrange
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January 2, 2026

COLUMN: Outdoor Type: Wonders of wildlife, part II

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Brittany Van Hook
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January 2, 2026

COLUMN: Why the OCPL still matters in a digital age

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Brandon Butler
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January 2, 2026

COLUMN: Driftwood Outdoors: It's worth the wait for safe ice fishing

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Jamie Jo Lowder
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January 2, 2026

COLUMN: Skip the resolution — choose something that lasts this New Year

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Cassie Linville
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December 5, 2025

COLUMN: Celebrating Owen County 4-H: A century of youth development

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Jamie Jo Lowder
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December 5, 2025

COLUMN: Enjoying December without letting your wallet melt away

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Brandon Butler
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December 5, 2025

COLUMN: Driftwood Outdoors: Processing adds to hunting experience

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Larry LaGrange
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December 5, 2025

COLUMN: Outdoor Type: Wonders of wildlife, part I

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Brittany Van Hook
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December 5, 2025

COLUMN: More than books: The evolving story of OCPL

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Kyle Hannon
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December 5, 2025

COLUMN: Trailing or Leading: Time for a plan

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Annie Bright
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December 5, 2025

COLUMN: Ramblings: The Christmas gift

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Susan Anderson
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December 5, 2025

COLUMN: It's Just a Country State of Mind: Finding the perfect Christmas tree

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Susan Anderson
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November 7, 2025

COLUMN: It's Just a Country State of Mind: Family traditions

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Brittany Van Hook
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November 7, 2025

COLUMN: OCPL offers reliable resources amid online overload

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Annie Bright
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November 7, 2025

COLUMN: Ramblings: Signs that winter is on the way

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Jamie Jo Lowder
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November 7, 2025

COLUMN: Bring warmth, connection to your Thanksgiving table

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Brandon Butler
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November 7, 2025

COLUMN: Driftwood Outdoors: Hunting, fishing in November

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Kyle Hannon
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November 7, 2025

COLUMN: Trailing or Leading: Campground news big for non-campers too

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Walker LaGrange
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November 7, 2025

COLUMN: Outdoor Type: Last-minute changes pay off

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Annie Bright
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October 3, 2025

COLUMN: Ramblings: An afternoon at the pond

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Susan Anderson
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October 3, 2025

COLUMN: It's Just a Country State of Mind: The cellar

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Larry LaGrange
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October 3, 2025

COLUMN: Outdoor Type: It's the little things (part II)

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Submitted article
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October 3, 2025

COLUMN: Owen County's other 'Doughboy'

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Kyle Hannon
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October 3, 2025

COLUMN: Trailing or Leading: Yellow flowers are your friends

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Brandon Butler
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October 3, 2025

COLUMN: Driftwood Outdoors: October in the Midwest

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Jamie Jo Lowder
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October 3, 2025

COLUMN: Don't just wear pink; Live pink

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Larry LaGrange
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September 5, 2025

COLUMN: Outdoor Type: It's the little things

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Jamie Jo Lowder
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September 5, 2025

COLUMN: A spoonful of sweetness: Tackling diabetes

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Cassie Linville
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September 5, 2025

COLUMN: 4H: Two youth programs to launch this fall

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Susan Anderson
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September 5, 2025

COLUMN: It's Just a Country State of Mind: My mother's old Maytag

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Brittany Van Hook
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September 5, 2025

COLUMN: From GED to creativity: Lifelong learning for all

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Annie Bright
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September 5, 2025

COLUMN: Ramblings: Summer's end

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Brandon Butler
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September 5, 2025

COLUMN: Driftwood Outdoors: Dingell-Johnson Act celebrates 75 years

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Kyle Hannon
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September 5, 2025

COLUMN: Trailing or Leading: MYPath was worthy of the study

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Cassie Linville
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August 1, 2025

COLUMN: 4-H: Owen County Fair: A celebration of youth, community and tradition

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Brandon Butler
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August 1, 2025

COLUMN: Driftwood Outdoors: Catching a musky is challenging

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Annie Bright
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August 1, 2025

COLUMN: Ramblings: Finding peace

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Susan Anderson
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August 1, 2025

COLUMN: It's Just a Country State of Mind: Back home in Indiana

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Jim Luzar
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August 1, 2025

COLUMN: Purdue Extension: Plan your pastures for performance

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Kyle Hannon
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August 1, 2025

COLUMN: Trailing or Leading: MYPath payback is natural and financial

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Larry LaGrange
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August 1, 2025

COLUMN: Outdoor Type: How to fish a wacky rig

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Brittany Van Hook
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August 1, 2025

COLUMN: OCPL: Beyond the Stacks: What you might not know the library offers

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Jamie Jo Lowder
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August 1, 2025

COLUMN: Healthy lunchbox ideas kids will love

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Susan Anderson
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July 3, 2025

COLUMN: It's Just a Country State of Mind: Dance of the fireflies

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Kyle Hannon
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July 3, 2025

COLUMN: Trailing or Leading: Flowers, both natural and metal

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Annie Bright
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July 3, 2025

COLUMN: Ramblings: Happy Fourth of July!

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Brandon Butler
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July 3, 2025

COLUMN: Driftwood Outdoors: Agencies work together for wildlife habitat

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Larry LaGrange
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July 3, 2025

COLUMN: Outdoor Type: A finesse fishing technique

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Jim Luzar
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July 3, 2025

COLUMN: Purdue Extension: Let's talk about your tomatoes

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Brittany Van Hook
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July 3, 2025

COLUMN: OCPL: Libby: The library beyond the walls

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Cassie Linville
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July 3, 2025

COLUMN: 4-H honors volunteers, seniors and champions on July 7

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Jamie Jo Lowder
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July 3, 2025

COLUMN: Brighten your summer with lemons

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Kyle Hannon
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June 6, 2025

COLUMN: Trailing or Leading: Funding answer hiding in the weeds

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Susan Anderson
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June 6, 2025

COLUMN: It's Just a Country State of Mind: The garden sessions

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Annie Bright
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June 6, 2025

COLUMN: Ramblings: Hike or stroll?

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Brandon Butler
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June 6, 2025

COLUMN: Driftwood Outdoors: Use good judgment to prevent wildfires

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Larry LaGrange
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June 6, 2025

COLUMN: Outdoor Type: Uebelhor can handle Patoka Lake's bass challenge

Columns
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Jim Luzar
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June 6, 2025

COLUMN: Purdue Extension: Plants we can do without

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Brittany Van Hook
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June 6, 2025

COLUMN: OCPL: Teen programming at OCPL

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Cassie Linville
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June 6, 2025

COLUMN: 4-H: Owen County Fair to celebrate youth achievement, community spirit

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Jamie Jo Lowder
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June 6, 2025

COLUMN: Celebrate National Eat Your Vegetables Day

Columns
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Kyle Hannon
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May 2, 2025

COLUMN: Trailing or Leading: MYPath survives the flood

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Annie Bright
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May 2, 2025

COLUMN: Ramblings: Flying jewels

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Cassie Linville
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May 2, 2025

COLUMN: Owen County 4-H: A century of youth development

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Larry LaGrange
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May 2, 2025

COLUMN: Outdoor Type: Walker and the first turkey hunt, in his words

Columns
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Jamie Jo Lowder
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May 2, 2025

COLUMN: Step into spring: Let's get WalkIN!

Columns
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Jim Luzar
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May 2, 2025

COLUMN: Purdue Extension: Ways to kill your tree without trying

Columns
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Brittany Van Hook
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May 2, 2025

COLUMN: OCPL: Summer fun is coming to the library

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Susan Anderson
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May 2, 2025

COLUMN: It's Just a Country State of Mind: Hunting morels

Columns
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Brandon Butler
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May 2, 2025

COLUMN: Driftwood Outdoors: Top picks for summer camping

Columns
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Brittany Van Hook
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April 2, 2025

COLUMN: OCPL: A hub of knowledge and learning

Columns
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Cassie Linville
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April 2, 2025

COLUMN: 4-H: SPARK clubs, workshops inspire and educate

Columns
  •  
Susan Anderson
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April 2, 2025

COLUMN: It’s Just a Country State of Mind: Brown eggs for sale

Columns
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Brandon Butler
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April 2, 2025

COLUMN: Driftwood Outdoors: Sports Hall of Fame Induction

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Jamie Jo Lowder
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April 2, 2025

COLUMN: Spring: A time for renewal and rejuvenation

Columns
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Jim Luzar
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April 2, 2025

COLUMN: Purdue Extension: Ready, set, plant!

Columns
  •  
Nicole DeCriscio
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April 2, 2025

COLUMN: Celebrating one year of The Owen News

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Larry LaGrange
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April 2, 2025

COLUMN: Outdoor Type: Crappie thrive in the Ohio River embayments

Columns
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Annie Bright
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April 2, 2025

COLUMN: Ramblings: Signs of spring

Columns
  •  
Kyle Hannon
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April 2, 2025

COLUMN: Trailing or Leading: MYPath a place to meet

Columns
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Annie Bright
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March 7, 2025

COLUMN: Ramblings : Stroll through a meadow

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Ginger Kohr
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March 7, 2025

COLUMN: OCPL: Reflections: OCPL director to retire in April

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