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More park improvements planned for Royal City in ‘26
ROYAL CITY — Lions Park in Royal City now has a soccer field, so city officials will be working on the next phase …
Don't surrender to macular degeneration
(ARA) - Aging gracefully can require you to accept certain changes in your body, from gray or thinning hair to skin that's less firm than it was in your youth.…
Five innovations to make your home more energy-efficient this winter
(ARA) - Old Man Winter brings a variety of gifts for us each year - cold winds, snow and, of course, higher energy bills. You can't control the cold and the sn…
Americans wising up about credit cards, studies show
(ARA) - Americans seem to be learning their lesson when it comes to using credit cards wisely, two new studies indicate. The average American has fewer credit …
How you can tell the difference between allergy and a cold
(ARA) - A visit with your doctor is the best way to determine whether you have a cold or an allergy. While allergy symptoms and cold symptoms are very similar,…
Answers to five common questions about the water in your home
(ARA) - Do you take clean water for granted? As one of the basic necessities of life, you are constantly consuming water. Whether you are drinking it, cleaning…
Six ways to stay active in retirement
Retirement doesn't have to be a time for rest. It's also a time to try out some fantastic activities you were afraid to venture into because of work. Take adva…
Whole grains offer a world of new taste to familiar foods
(ARA) - Sometimes a small change in your diet can lead to big results. Americans are continuing to recognize that maintaining a healthy lifestyle includes maki…
Five essential tasks to prepare your home for fall
Preparing your home for the fall season is a necessary task that can be both financially and personally rewarding. It is fairly common for homeowners to go rig…
Before buying a motorcycle, consider these safety tips
Tired of spending a small fortune on the commute to work or school every day? Wish getting to and from work in the summer months was less of a chore and more of a fun ride? If so, you may want to look into getting …
How to build a great relationship with your mechanic
Have you ever considered how much you rely on your car? You need it to get to work, get the children to school, to run errands or just to have a relaxing evening away from home. If your car is a vital part of your …
What you should know before choosing a home fire sprinkler system
(ARA) - Most people have never stopped to consider the various options available for home fire sprinkler systems. That's because, until now, most homes were not protected by a residential sprinkler system.
Five ways to prevent and stop cyber bullying
Bullying doesn't always happen on the playground. Cyber bullying often occurs when a minor uses the Internet or an electronic device to send hurtful or embarra…
Safety and motorcycle riding should always go hand-in-hand
Most responsible people wouldn't even dream of leaving the driveway without first putting on their seatbelts. Motorcycles don't have seatbelts, however, so it's important to take full advantage of all the other saf…
Ways to help, hurt and establish your credit
Credit is an important tool used to measure how responsible an individual is. Banking and lending institutions use your credit score to determine the level of …
Which mechanic works best for you: independent or dealership?
If you just moved, are a new driver, or are in need of a new mechanic, you have plenty of options. You have the independent mechanics with their smaller shops, and the large dealerships that handle a lot of cars ev…