Columns
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What’s the difference between removing an officer and a board member on an association?Feb 18, 2026 11:17 am - The declaration for our association discusses removal of officers and removal of board members. There are different procedures for both. Isn’t an officer a board member?
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3 ways to improve your marketing prowess in 2026Feb 18, 2026 8:59 am - There is a lot of talk on social media about elevated basics. Broadly speaking these are items of clothing or accessories that are in some way better than average or usual. The concept of elevated basics applies to marketing and communications, too. Here are three ways you can move your creative, promotional efforts from basic to something much more appealing.
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Forget the frosting: Bake the design right into your cake with this Patterned Swiss RollFeb 18, 2026 5:58 am - It’s Penny Kazmier’s birthday. This year she made herself a Patterned Swiss Roll, complete with Happy Birthday message and a multicolored candles design.
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Amid cuts at high-profile operations, an important but little-known paper is closingFeb 18, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Salena Zito: In Oil City, Pennsylvania, The Derrick will be no more.
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Judge Richard J. LeonFeb 18, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: For once, something President Donald Trump and I can agree on.
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All in one place: How Geneva library staff planned new Aging Well collectionFeb 18, 2026 3:00 am - The Geneva Library’s new Aging Well collection aims to be a one-stop shop for older patrons’ needs and interests.
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O’Donnell: Jordan, Scheffler, slick Olympics and an NBA dud highlight a mixed TV weekendFeb 17, 2026 3:41 pm - Jim O’Donnell hits the highlights of a mixed weekend of sports on TV.
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Tips on composting to improve garden soil and starting seeds for annualsFeb 17, 2026 2:21 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden director Tim Johnson shares tips on composting to improve garden soil and starting seeds for slow-growing annuals.
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Refunds from negligent home inspectorsFeb 17, 2026 2:08 pm - After we bought our home, multiple problems were discovered. None were reported by our home inspector. When we called to complain, he said his liability is limited to a refund of his inspection fee.
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Immigration is shaking up parties in Britain, Europe and the U.S.Feb 17, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: