Sandy Turner: Time is not on your side
“I can’t wait until …” takes on a whole new meaning when you’re over the hill and looking for the nearest restroom. Trying to get… Login to continue reading Login…
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Independence Garden Club meeting focuses on mushrooms
The Independence Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 on the fourth floor at the Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence. It’s… Login to continue reading Login…
Five things to do: Art fair, history and more
By Nancy Melton-Helal The Examiner 1. Low-cost Valentine’s Day fun: Take a walk around the Independence Square and enjoy the hearts displayed there with personal… Login to continue reading Login…
Two dogs in need of forever homes
By Gisele Gamble Animals Best Friends Animals Best Friends has courtesy listings of two beautiful dogs who really need homes of their own. Baroness is… Login to continue reading Login…
Senior center meals Feb. 6-10 in Independence, Blue Springs
Lunches provided by area community centers during the week of Feb. 6. Vesper Hall: 400 N.W. Vesper St., Blue Springs, 11:30 a.m. If you wish… Login to continue reading Login…
Bob Buckley: Getting a better handle on medical mistakes
Researchers at Harvard Medical School conducted a study in 1991 called the Harvard Medical Practice Study. The study conducted a sample of patients hospitalized in… Login to continue reading Login…
Sandy Turner: Getting played by a dog
We all think our kid is the brightest on the block. If Duke could talk, he would verify my claim, but he can’t because he’s… Login to continue reading Login…
Have some fun, be of service, learn some history
By Nancy Melton-Helal The Examiner 1. Powerpalooza:10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 4, Sermon Center gymnasium, 201 N. Dodgion St., Independence. The gym becomes a… Login to continue reading Login…
Authors to discuss local history
By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net A local non-fiction history lecture series at the National Frontier Trails Museum in Independence debuts next week. The first event at… Login to continue reading Login…
Spaghetti dinner aids local Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 738 is holding a spaghetti dinner from 2 to 8 p.m Saturday, Feb. 4. The dinner will be held at VFW Post… Login to continue reading Login…