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From the Editor: giving thanks

From the Editor: giving thanks

As the leaves fall and snow begins to make its way to town, hearty meals and time with family are on the horizon. With this time of year all but here, I am left with grateful thoughts revolving around this town named Oxford.

Observations: scandal and corruption

Observations: scandal and corruption

We have long prided ourselves on living under a government of laws. Now, we can only ask what has gone wrong.

Media Matters: YouTube, the elephant in the room

Media Matters: YouTube, the elephant in the room

For those of us who grew up in the 1950s and 1960s, our parents worried about too much TV viewing. That seems like child’s play in comparison to this age of smartphones and on-demand video.

On My Plate: Ginger and Turmeric

On My Plate: Ginger and Turmeric

Turmeric gets my vote for the most polarized edible item I’ve ever featured here.

Spring bulbs: A gift for your future self

Spring bulbs: A gift for your future self

Unless you live in a new development, I’m sure you have some daffodils that were planted decades ago and reliably emerge every spring. They didn’t get there on their own, someone planted them, and this year, that someone could be you!

Local Legends: The Montford Marine

Local Legends: The Montford Marine

While Marine Wilbur K. Lewis never saw combat on the front lines abroad, he battled discrimination at home.

On My Plate: Turnips

On My Plate: Turnips

Turnips have been much maligned since ancient times, and are widely used to hurl verbal insults.