Chiropractors use a variety of techniques to treat spinal stenosis, including:
• Spinal adjustments: these adjustments aim to improve spinal alignment and reduce pressure on the nerves.
• Massage therapy: Massage can help to improve flexibility, reduce pain, and promote relaxation.
• Exercise therapy: specific exercises can help to strengthen the muscles that support the spine and improve range of motion.
• Lifestyle modifications: chiropractors may recommend changes to daily activities, such as posture, ergonomics, and activity level, to reduce stress on the spine.

Humans are apparently hard-wired to love seeing rainbows, as proven by all the Facebook postings that pop up whenever one appears in our area. But have you ever wondered if, say your dog sitting beside you, sees the same rainbow you do? Or how about other animals? Let us delve into color vision by various residents of our planet.

July 29, 2025 at Heritage Park, 115 Durham Drive, from 10 am to 2 pm. FREE to anyone who would like a good shower with FREE hygiene kits and clean clothing.

On Tuesday, July 22nd, a group of Union County 4-H’ers gathered at the Union County Extension Office to participate in a special sewing service project benefitting the Union County Humane Society (UCHS). The youth spent the day sewing cozy cat bed blankets to provide comfort for the shelter’s feline residents.

What a time in which we live!
There was a time that television was free—that is, other than the price of the set. Television sets were quite expensive when they first came on the scene, and originally only available in black and white, but at least you only had to pay one price for a set. That is, except for the monthly premiums which included interest.

The Union County Farmers Market is thrilled to celebrate its 15th anniversary during National Farmers Market Week (August 3–9, 2025), kicking things off with the Youth and Corn Festival on Saturday, August 2, 2025, under the new pavilion at Heritage Park. Join us for a day packed with fresh corn, live music, and family fun.

My parents where smarter than I gave them credit for when I was child. Why? Because they bought me plastic Easter Eggs. You see, they quickly discovered how much I loved hunting for and finding them. With the plastic ones, I could search for them year-round. That kept me happy and occupied, which kept my parents happy as well. Whenever I found one, I would yell: “AHA!” Of course, this led me to hunt for other things as well. While I was good at it, there was and still is something that I struggle to find.

Assistant District Attorneys General Ron Laffitte, Blake Mullins, and Graham Wilson participated in the "Navigating the Waters of a BUI Prosecution" training on July 16, 2025 in Lexington, KY. The course was a collaborative effort between the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA), aimed at strengthening the prosecution of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) cases.

I remember when I had baby teeth, do you? They quickly became cavity prone. It was probably my diet during the Great Depression with a lack of calcium that caused it. Those back molars really hurt as they tried to poke through the gum areas. Of course, that meant the baby teeth had to come out before the permanent teeth came in. The most embarrassing time was when the baby front teeth were pushed out. It took a while for the second ones to appear.

Horace Maynard Middle School recently hosted a well-attended Meet & Greet event for its athletic coaches, and the evening was a huge success. Families, students, and community members packed the cafeteria to put names with faces—including newly hired coaches and returning coaches across nearly every sport offered at HMMS.

This event gave the community a chance to connect with the people who help shape student-athletes both on and off the field. It also served as a great way to kick off the upcoming athletic seasons and build excitement around HMMS’s extracurricular programs.