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Local Hot-Button Issues
As in any town the issues affecting the community are constantly ongoing, evolving, and being taken into consideration. As part of the military community I have to say the country options for upcoming deployments looks bleak, high operational tempo cycles, increasing military suicide rates, sequester cuts, families unraveling at the seams and the biggest one right now - PTSD and the care of our wounded warriors.
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In the wake of the murders in Connecticut, the Journal News ran a story with the names and addresses of gunowners in Westchester and Rockland counties.
A dietitian shares advice on making this resolution one you can live with.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
On Jan. 1, 2013, service members can expect to see an average increase of about $60 in their 2013 basic allowance for housing.
Read on to get ideas on tasty ways to use up your Christmas dinner leftovers.
Grinding of the green begins Jan. 7 on your regular yard waste pick up date
The Quality Inn Hotel off Interstate 95 was the location where the crime began
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and his wife wish service members happy holidays
NOAA is calling for wet weather in the Fort Bragg and Fayetteville area.
Holiday coffee drinks are more loaded with calories than you might think.
A wounded military working dog will appear in a float in the 2013 Rose Parade on New Year's Day will feature a canine Wounded Warrior.
Allstate Insurance and Sterling Autobody Centers donate car through Recycled Rides Program.
Guitar Center's Music Mentor Series of free music lessons launches next week after Christmas on Thursday, Dec. 27.