As rising food prices and increased living costs continue to impact local households, nonprofit food pantries remain a vital resource for individuals and families facing food shortages and affordability in the Amsterdam community. The City of Amsterdam recognizes these organizations for their dedica...

PBR (Professional Bull Riders) announced the 2027 competition schedule for the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour, bringing some of the best PBR bull riders and top bovine athletes to 27 cities across 19 states during a 26-event regular season before the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals in Corpus C...

Dear Paw's Corner: My one-year-old mixed breed rescue dog Shelly barks at every noise and tries to lunge away from me when he sees another dog. He’s skittish around certain people, and can be unpredictable when more than a few people are in the house – sometimes he’s relaxed, sometimes he barks furi...

Some people are born entrepreneurs; others are created by circumstances and need. I suppose my daughters are a bit of both. At an early age they showed the creativity and determination needed to become successful entrepreneurs. Plenty of kids operate lemonade stands and lawn services, but finding a ...

As families across the region prepare to gather around the table, the Rome Rescue Mission is asking the community to help make Thanksgiving possible for local individuals and families facing hunger and hardship. Donations of food and financial support will help the Rome Rescue Mission provide warm, ...

Pizza is among the most popular foods in many areas across the globe. Indeed, few people have likely had a slice of pizza and not wanted to have another at some in the near or distant future. Versatility of ingredients has undoubtedly contributed to the popularity of pizza. People can now enjoy pizz...

The holiday season is a special time of year when families and friends gather to celebrate their faith and enjoy opportunities to spend time together. Many a tradition has come to define the holiday season, and exchanging gifts with loved ones is among the most popular customs come December. Shoppin...

If spring and summer are seasons when homeowners focus their renovation energy on outdoor living spaces, that attention shifts back inside upon the arrival of autumn. People tend to spend much more time indoors than outside come late autumn and throughout winter. The ambiance inside in autumn and wi...

Modern childhood looks quite a bit different from what it did only a generation ago. Behaviors have quietly shifted from outdoor play to screen-centered solitary activity. While digital devices offer some measure of connectivity, they also can drive physical inactivity among developing youth. The Wo...