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If you know something?s bad for you, why can?t you just stop? About 70 percent of smokers say they would like to quit. Drug and alcohol abusers struggle to give up addictions that hurt their bodies and tear apart families and friendships. And many of us have unhealthy excess weight that we could lose if only we would eat right and exercise more. So why don?t we do it?NIH-funded scientists have been searching for ...

In honor of the 60th wedding anniversary of Harold and Marilyn (Schneider) Rees of Crawfordsville, an open house reception will be held on Sunday, Jan. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Washington County Conservation Center building in Marr Park west of Ainsworth.Hosting the event will be their three sons and daughters-in-law, Myron and Janet Rees of Ainsworth, Gary and Michelle Rees of Crawfordsville, and Loren and ...

At some point in your life, someone probably told you: ?Enjoy every moment. Life is short.? Maybe you?ve smiled and rolled your eyes at this well-intentioned relative or co-worker. But the fact is, there?s something to it. Trying to enjoy each moment may actually be good for your health.The idea is called mindfulness. This ancient practice is about being completely aware of what?s happening in the present?of all ...

The Brighton City Council will meet at 7 p.m., Jan. 3, at city hall.Items on the agenda include: review monthly financial reports and approve treasurer?s report, appointments, sheriff?s department, maintenance, attorney update: abatement hearing at 9 a.m., Jan. 12, 2017, traffic control, building/fencing permit approvals, employee performance and anyone wishing to address council.

This is the Washington Junior College men?s basketball team. In the front row from left are: Norman Waters, Don Earll, Paul Brock, Bob Waggoner, Harold Nicola and Dick Schmitt. In the back row from left are: manager Bob Nardy, Harry Duensing, Bill Casey, Dick Tweeton, Blaine Goff, Murray Coon, Dan Holland, Jack Tanner and Mr. Grant.

Washington 4-H County Council will host their third annual Father-Daughter Dance as an Enchanted Ball open to the public for any kindergarten-to fourth-grade girl and the special man in her life. Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, older brothers, neighbors, etc., are welcome to attend as the adult guest. This evening of dancing and games will be held Feb. 11, from 6 p.m. ? 8 p.m., in Dallmeyer Hall ? lower level on ...

The McCreedy Home would be honored if you could help them celebrate the 107th Birthday of Freda Miller who resides at the McCreedy Home by showering her with cards, notes and/or letters. Her birthday is Jan. 6. Greetings may be mailed to Freda Miller at 400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA 52353

The Health Center Christmas party was held on Friday morning. Older children arrived to help Santa?s Elf, aka Carol Enfield, with the party and pass out presents to residents. They discussed the magic of Santa, what he wears, and traditions of Christmas in the past and now. They sang Jingle Bells and Santa Claus is Coming to Town before they enjoyed treats of cookies and juice.Murray and Pat Coon were pleasantly ...

By Billie Jo RoseCrawfordsville CorrespondentScott and Emily Lewis Boylan of North Carolina who are expecting their first child in March, were honored at a baby shower on Saturday, Dec. 17, at the United Church of Crawfordsville. Emily?s sisters, Wendy Imhoff and Alicia Kelley, were in charge of the shower.As baby gifts were opened those attending offered helpful advice for the new parents.Approximately 40 ...

The culmination of anything is a time to reflect, so with 2016 coming to a close, it?s a good time to stop and reminisce on all of the good that has happened this year at the Washington Public Library, and what a year it has been! On a warm Saturday in February, Candyland was brought to life and took over our entiresecond floor. This event drew more than 200 people for an afternoon of fun! During our Summer ...

Katie Miller (left) and Becky Mougin (right) from Hills Bank and Trust Company present Washington Superintendent Jeff Dicks with a Classroom Cash check for $516.88.

Do you have a manger? Let me ask you again, do you have a manger? Have you ever looked into another person?s manger? Let me share with you how Jeremy answered the question when asked: Have you ever looked into another person?s manger?I was walking home from school one day when I noticed a boy ahead of me had tripped and dropped all the books he was carrying, along with two sweaters, a baseball hat, a glove and a ...