Services held for Geraldine Collins



Geraldine “Geri” Sexton Collins, 87, of Nicholasville, died August 16. Born in Knott County to the late Kernel and Maggie Amburgey Sexton, she was the widow of Orville Collins and a grandmother of the late Christopher Collins. She was a member of the Ladies Senior Bowling League at Southland Lanes. Surviving are a daughter, Monell Garrett and husband Henry L. […]

Now here’s a tip



• “Wet a plain kitchen sponge and place it in a ziplock baggie in the freezer. It’s great for bumps and bruises, tired eyes and overheated kids.” — V.I. in New Hampshire • Always rest your bar soap on a sponge. You won’t have a soap slime problem ever again, and the soap stays put. When the sponge starts to […]

Heart group: E-cigarettes might help smokers quit




The American Heart Association’s first policy statement on electronic cigarettes backs them as a last resort to help smokers quit. The American Cancer Society has no formal policy but quietly took a similar stance in May. Both groups express great concern about these popular nicotine-vapor products and urge more regulation, especially to keep them away from youth. They also stress […]

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