Advance Morning News
It's Sunday, February 9, 2025. Today includes reviews of Heartbreak Hotel and David Sam's new book, Drew's finding a kindred spirit, Clay explaining why no one can find Gary, and the obituaries.
Black History Month Quote
“A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives.”
- Jackie Robinson
Sunday Books & Culture
By Vanessa Sekinger
This week's reviews feature local poet's newest work, Elegies of the Dead, and a review of the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts' production of Heartbreak Hotel.
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The Fine Art of Talking about Nothing
By Drew Gallagher
Drew - master of humor and the barstool - may have met his match at Laudenbach Brewery in one Mr. Scott. Pull up a stool and find out why.
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No Wonder It's Hard to Find Good Help
By Clay Jones
As the Advance has made clear this past week, all the Executive Orders flying out of the White House are affecting everyone. According to Clay Jones, that includes the local wildlife, too. At least, Gary the Goose.
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Obituaries
By Adele Uphaus
Local obituaries for February 1-7, 2025
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