The 501:Good old snow days

School days, school days! If you know that old song, or even if you don’t, you may remember with me that nothing was better than a snowy day when school didn’t happen. The powers that were didn’t want the buses getting stuck.

Tri-County Electric inks deal with Constellation Energy Group

ALEDO –Tri-County Electric Cooperative (Tri-County) has signed a multi-year wholesale power supply agreement with Constellation (NASDAQ:CEG) set to commence March 1, 2023.

Don’t let fear drive investment decisions

In the past year, we’ve seen some big swings in the financial markets.This volatility may make you feel as if you have little control over your investment success. But the truth is, you do have more control than you might think — as long as you don’t let fear guide your decisions.

Knox notes

Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. Valentine Dance Saturday KNOX CITY—Make plans to attend the Valentine Dance scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 at the Knox City Community Center.

Knox County Aging Center Menus

Menus for week of Feb. 13-17 Monday: Baked ham, whipped sweet potatoes, California blend, bread, dessert. Tuesday: Hamburger steak, squash casserole, carrots, hot roll, cake. Wednesday: Salisbury steak, fluffy rice, broccoli, cornbread, cookie.

Traveling Man

We all have favorite words of wisdom or humorous sayings we keep in mind from family and friends, smart people, successful people, and sages. Here are a few I’ve run across recently, and a few are my favorites from years ago. I’ve always liked “Roses are red…” poems.