Annie Dear: Lessons beyond the subject at hand

Diane Mack: Christmas is in the air and in the heart

Library has range of resources for authors

Sandy Turner: Finding the true spirit of Christmas

Bill Tinsley: The Christmas story still gives us hope

Annie Dear: Much-needed environmental movement is at hand

Many cats available for adoption kicker: Animals Best Friends

Senior center meals, Dec. 14-19

Diane Mack: The many miracles of the Christmas season

Congregation encourages aiding others during Advent

Days Gone By: More progress in Independence

Ted Stillwell: Independence, Queen City of the Trails

Annie Dear: Good things come in whatever packages

Animals Best Friends: Pets need shelter from the cold

Sandy Turner: Does anyone know what day it is?

Diane Mack: The real Christmas gift is service to others

Days Gone By: Young people feeling alienated

Lynn Youngblood: Real Christmas trees better for environment

Puppetry Arts Institute offering free holiday walk-throughs starting today

Susan Sparks: 'There are people who would love to have your bad days'

Tired? Burned out? Give yourself a break kicker: Your health

Sandy Turner: The jab and yellow hand towels

Diane Mack: His struggles are many, and the system is a challenge

Diane Mack: A little critter that brings so much joy