Brought to you by Alderfer Bergen   We all experience the death of friends and family members in our life.   In financial planning, we often find ourselves involved in the aftermath of …

Brought to you by Alderfer Bergen Spring here in Kosciusko county sometimes brings severe weather.  Natural disasters and other catastrophes could require you to leave your home with little or …

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What is happening with the 2020 Census? Like most things last year, the pandemic had a profound effect on the census process. All census field operations were suspended last March, which pushed the …

The term work wife/husband or work spouse is thrown around lightly in pop culture. It is referenced in television shows and memes. The Urban Dictionary defines a work spouse as “a significant …

The research on the topic is quite clear: Humans do better when they have the support of other humans. It is no different in the world of business, at home, at school, at church or out in the …

This past week, I began preparing for the State of the City Address that I will deliver next month. It will precede the regularly scheduled Common Council meeting on March 1 and begin at 7 p.m. As …

There are many signs and symptoms to a toxic workplace. It can involve leadership that is too removed from what is going on in their own organization, having a “boss” mindset rather than …

We have all experienced toxicity in the workplace, in family or social relationships or working in a team toward a community goal. It distracts from productivity, impacts morale and can do …

Soft skills are not technical skills and know-how but instead a focus on how you interact and engage interpersonally. Good soft skills often translate into greater productivity, reliability, loyalty …

By Dr. Siquilla Liebetrau Clinical Director Bowen Center I can feel it when I have been pushing myself too hard for too long. In my mind’s eye, I picture a rope getting more and more frayed at …

First, I have to admit, I almost skipped writing this column. As you know, the first Friday of each month is when “From the Mayor” is published. With the New Year’s holiday falling …

By Dr. Siquilla Liebetrau Clinical Director Bowen Center No one enjoys delivering a difficult message, but some people make it seem easy to do and certainly easier for the recipient to receive, …

I hadn’t planned to spend hours poring over mostly forgotten bits of history in my father’s old dust-covered foot locker tucked away and almost lost in the tobacco barn that lazy summer …

By Dr. Siquilla Liebetrau Clinical Director Bowen Center There seems to be a collective yearning for a return to normal. People are simply exhausted from pandemic living. Even folks that tend to have …

Traditionally, my December column is a lookback at the noteworthy issues and accomplishments that defined our community in the prior 12 months. I am not doing that this year. We have heard enough of …

People will be reflecting on this past week’s general election for many months, if not years to come. The events of 2020 defined a political campaign season like we have never seen before. …

Next week, the Common Council will introduce an ordinance to adjust the stormwater utility fee. These funds are used to control drainage, improve water quality, control erosion and address flooding. …

The Common Council is in the midst of establishing the city budget for 2021. Most of the members have been through the process multiple times and understand it well. Despite their familiarity, the …

It’s been a year like no other, especially in higher education. Schools have abruptly shifted focus online, and many prospective students are looking at an uncertain future and faced with …

My daughter and I sat down at the kitchen table this past weekend to discuss the deplorable police action that occurred in Minneapolis, one that showcased racial injustice disguised as necessary use …

Last week, I asked if I could extend the deadline of this column another week. I did that so that I could discuss the easing of restrictions Gov. Holcomb proposed last Friday afternoon, which was …

I don’t suppose there’s much mystery surrounding this month’s topic. But before I get started, let’s get this out of the way. I don’t have the answer to the question …

At the beginning of the year, I took a new job as editor for RVBusiness and Woodall’s Campground Management magazines. This, after 31 years at the Times-Union. Chandler and Erin Williams, the …

The 2020 Census data will be used to help shape the future of our community.  Accuracy of the census count is critical for many reasons. I cannot overstate the importance of full participation. …