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How to Behave in a Cave: David
BY AL EARLEY Columnist I love to take my scout troop on caving expeditions. The journeys underground with only a helmet, helmet light, and small ... Read more
3 hours ago by Advocate-Messenger.
Dear Abby: Wife devastated to learn of husband’s prior conquests
DEAR ABBY: I met my husband on the job when we were one year out of school. We are both 36. We dated for three ... Read more
19 hours ago by Advocate-Messenger.
Hints from Heloise: Trust your instincts
Dear Heloise: A man approached me at the park and wanted to take a picture of my dog. I thought that was weird, and I ... Read more
20 hours ago by Advocate-Messenger.
To Your Good Health: Find the right med and dosage to treat protein S deficiency
DEAR DR. ROACH: My father was diagnosed with protein S deficiency, but there isn’t much information on it. I’m unable to find a doctor who ... Read more
21 hours ago by Advocate-Messenger.
Cooper’s collection
Al Cooper, grand marshal of this year’s Great American Brass Band Festival parade, shows off his collection of pins, featuring one from every year of ... Read more
1 day ago by Jeff Moreland.
Pet of the week: Sadie
BY KARI KAH DBCHS Our featured pet of the week is Sadie, a gorgeous 8-month-old spaniel mix with a zest for life! The first thing ... Read more
1 day ago by Advocate-Messenger.
GABBF marches past rain and the pandemic
The 31st Annual Great American Brass Band Festival returned to Danville this past Saturday. Even though it was a “scaled-down” version of its former glory ... Read more
2 days ago by Robin Hart.
Dear Abby: Friend prefers telling tall tales over the truth
DEAR ABBY: Twenty years ago, I reconnected with a childhood friend. When we were in high school together, she used to love telling stories, not ... Read more
3 days ago by Advocate-Messenger.
Brass Band Festival: Remembering Jim Rankin’s dedication, service
This article focusing on longtime Brass Band Festival volunteer Jim Rankin was published in the Advocate-Messenger in 2009. Rankin died Dec. 13, 2020. Advocate-Messenger Archive ... Read more
4 days ago by Advocate-Messenger.
The grass is always greener until you learn it’s full of thistles
It’s that time of year again. High schools all over the area are holding their annual graduations. As I was reading about these graduations and ... Read more
