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By FEROZ SYED Guest Columnist As the Summer Olympics come to a close, central Indiana is preparing to host another exciting event for an internationally loved sport. On Saturday, Aug….

Another summer’s almost gone, and a lifetime of memories have been taken from it. Barbecues, pools, popsicles, and outdoor parties. So much fun to be had. And, of course, there…

Oh, Mama, that child still loves you. They just love you differently and from a distance. Sometimes, words are seen by your eyes but felt in your heart. I hope…

Like most Parrot Heads, I haven’t fully processed it yet – the Sept. 1, 2023, death of Jimmy Buffett. A sort of “tropical depression” sunk in once heartbreaking headlines detailed…

Wanna know the number one question uttered by middle-aged people? “Where are my reading glasses?” Whether you’re one of the over 2 billion people in the world with a vision…

Update No. 132 The first day of the new school year is always special, and Tuesday did not disappoint. It was an amazing day filled with lots of positive energy,…

By AMY ADAMS news@readthereporter.com A large crowd of family, friends, and community members gathered in the atrium at the Westfield Washington Public Library (WWPL) on Saturday, Aug. 3, for the…

Many of us have things we look back on as we analyze our younger years that we wish we could get a “do-over” for. That is just part of living…

Here’s another story from my mom. The trip had been long and tiring; we needed a place to rest for a while and stretch our legs. We seemed to have…