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Deck Cheatham: Keep rowing

Note to reader: Following is a Christmas meditation punctuated by verses from the original salvation song “Michael Row…

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Mark Millican: ‘It made me a better man’

John Jones grew up in Chattanooga’s Alton Park community and went to church as a boy. He believed…

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Recycle & Reuse: How to stick to your eco-friendly New Year’s resolutions

I never feel there is enough time between Christmas and New Year’s for me to actually plan for…

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Keeping Fit: Can exercise sharpen your brain?

When we think about the benefits of exercise, we usually think of better sleep, more energy, stronger muscles,…

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The Town Crier: Christmas lights

There’s nothing like Christmas lights to cheer up the longest, coldest nights of the year. Just when everything…

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Birth announcements for Dec. 16

Hamilton Medical Center announces the following births: • Katie Grace, daughter of Laura Kate and Tommy Ridley of…

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The Bookshelf: Happy holidays from the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library

The first two weeks of December have been filled with holiday cheer at the Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library.…

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Pets of the Week: Meet Beau and Blu

Wow! What do you get with a husky/shepherd mix? Bam. A loyal, extremely smart, engaging and loving pup.…

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The Town Crier: Snake oil

The term “snake oil” shows up in America as a folk remedy as early as the 1850s, where…

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The Bookshelf: Picture books for the holidays

During this time of year there are so many different holiday traditions. In the past I have done…