Melanie Mann has been recycling since she opened Newberry Common Ground 10 years ago. All the plastic they can is recycled. Mann recalled they
Editorials
Poverty in our Area
The United States of America is the wealthiest nation in the world, and throughout our history, each generation has seen a better standard of
Big Cardboard At Todd’s
The largest cardboard boxes on the Keep Alliance Beautiful route come from Todd’s Body and Frame. Several of these pieces make up an entire
What’s That Supposed to Mean?
Our language is an ever changing entity, and the older I get, the more confused I am by the changes. The dictionary gets a
Look For Growth At Murphy’s Grooming
Meg Johnson has been grooming dogs at Murphy’s Grooming for 20 years this month. That’s worth celebrating. Another thing worth celebrating is her commitment
Taking Inventory
January brings us face to face with some cold, hard truths. Most businesses take inventory of what’s on hand, and as individuals, this is
How to be Happy
“What is happiness?” My friend tossed the question on the table for the group to address. Several of us meet weekly to examine our
Shelmadine Creative with Cardboard
Shelmadine Print Shop has been open at Fourth and Box Butte for two years. The screen printing business owned by Tim and Brooke Shelmadine
New Year’s Chips
Christmas is over. Gone are the decorations. Central to most households was the Christmas tree. Driving around looking at Christmas lights as a family
Dave’s Recycles
Dave’s Pharmacy has been serving the community for the past 5 1/2 years in Hemingford and a year and a half in Alliance. Owner