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POTIONS CLASS Readers in the summer reading program at the library enjoyed making magic potions the way Harry Potter learned at the Hogwarts School ofWitchcraft andWizardry. | AMANDA BURBANK PHOTO

POTIONS CLASS Readers in the summer reading program at the library enjoyed making magic potions the way Harry Potter learned at the Hogwarts School ofWitchcraft andWizardry. | AMANDA BURBANK PHOTO

Caring for magical creatures

News Staff
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Body We are half way done with our summer reading program at the library.With over 20 readers par ticipating we have a large number of books that have already been read.We can|t wait to see how many books will be read during our event.
Focaccia crust ideal for deep dish pizza

Focaccia crust ideal for deep dish pizza

Focaccia crust ideal for deep dish pizza

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Body Focaccia is such a lovely, airy bread, and easier to make than it sounds. It feels light due to the airy bubbles, yet ideal for a deep dish, thick pizza crust.Bread baking is super satisfying. And to add pizza making to the process, is even more fun.
Unusual words

Unusual words

Unusual words

Don Thompson
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Body COMMENTARYis said to be difficult to learn. Those of us that grew up speaking English, and by that, I mean our American version of English, feel English is easy, but for ESL (English as a second language) folks, I’m told our language is crazy.

Back-to-school physicals and immunizations

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Body KNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTKNOX CITY– As summer continues, the start of the school year may seem far off, but Knox County Hospital District is urging parents to schedule their children’s back-to-school physicals and immunizations now.
Artificial intelligence by any other name

Artificial intelligence by any other name

Artificial intelligence by any other name

Hanaba Munn Welch
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Body AI in French is IA.The French language police are holding the line and not just adopting the English language term. Good for them.If the whole word spoke English, menus would suffer — maybe not at Whataburger but at other fine dining establishments. You know I’m right.
FOCUS BOOK OF THE WEEK “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” by J.K. Rowling, the second book in the series. | GOODREADS PHOTO

FOCUS BOOK OF THE WEEK “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” by J.K. Rowling, the second book in the series. | GOODREADS PHOTO

Library kicks off summer reading program June 29

News Staff
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Body bReaders Bill of Rights: 1. The right not to read. 2. The right to skip pages. 3. The right not to finish. 4. The right to reread. 5. The right to read anything. 6. The right to escapism. 7. The right to read anywhere. 8. The right to browse. 9. The right to read out loud. 10.

June rainfall double the average precipitation for the month

News Staff
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Body DON THOMPSON | NEWS-COURIER KNOX COUNTY – The green lawns and trees in the county are an indication of more than average moisture in the ground, and measurements at the USDANRCS James E. “Bud” Smith PlantMaterialsCenter(PMC) northwest of Knox City con- rm it.

AREA NEWS

News Staff
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Body HASKELL-Haskell Memorial Hospital will host a FREE Lunch and Learn on July 9, from noon until 1 p.m. Dr. Pearl Merritt of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women will present information about the Bexa Breast Exam, a painless, radiation-free option for breast cancer screening.
Non-dairy peach ice cream

Non-dairy peach ice cream

Non-dairy peach ice cream

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Body This time of year, fresh peaches crop up everywhere. The local farmers markets, roadside stands and grocers have them by the truckloads.Sweet, juicy peaches are enough on their own, but peach desserts such as cobblers, pies and crisps come to mind, as well.
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