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September 9, 2025

Healthy Living: Running Blind: Part 2

Editor’s Note: After receiving so much positive response about a March 1 column about Corvin Bazgan, Julia Blanton decided to write a second column about her experiences running with the legally-blind athlete. The column is available at www.pressbanner.com by searching “Running Blind.”

Your Health: Say what? Ear wax buildup can affect hearing

I’m writing about a subject that may not be too appealing or romantic, but it’s something that pretty much affects all of us. I recently wrote about hearing loss and mentioned that a frequent cause of this was from blockage due to ear wax, also called cerumen. 

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The Mountain Gardener: Winter flowers spice up landscape

I look out my window and see deep pink, ruffled flowers covering my Blireiana flowering plum. It's one of my favorite early spring-blooming plants, and those fragrant blossoms are strong enough to scent my garden.

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Your Health: Celiac disease, gluten-free diets explained

There is much talk these days about gluten-free food and gluten-free diets. I’d like to explain what this is all about.

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Datebook: 4th of July festivities on tap

Saturday, July 2

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