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March 25, 2016

Laughter makes everything better

By Melanie Behrens

“Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools you have to make certain that your daily mood and emotional state support good health” – Paul E. McGee PhD.
Along with a good sense of humor comes laughter. When laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness. Laug...

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Editor’s note: The last article J-T columnist Melanie Behrens was working on before her death April 30 was the following story about Werewolf Lane. The information was supplied by Leroy Cook, who coll...
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Take a penny, leave a penny
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NU pitcher Leah Cox prepares to release the ball against Mechanicsburg. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)
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Marysville’s Jillian Rausch tries to reach back and tag second base during the season-opening win over Bishop Watterson. She was caught stealing on the play. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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