August 20, 2025

The New Citizens Press

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Interpersonal Edge: Suffering presents an opportunity to learn and grow

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Content Agency
 
  Q. I'm in my 50s and have been working since I was 17. I am noticing that every year there are more things in my career that cause me pain. I am so exhausted with going to work and swimming upstream against all the problems that upset me. I feel like early retirement is my only option, but I can't afford that. What can I do?
 

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Jill on Money: As tax prep season opens, so does tax scam season

Rina Risper06 mins

 

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Content Agency
 
 Tax preparation season opened on Jan. 23, and this year, once again, procrastinators will have an extra three days to dawdle. The tax filing deadline is April 18 rather than April 15, due to a Washington, D.C. holiday. 

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The way breast cancer genes act could predict your treatment

Rina Risper04 mins

EAST LANSING, MI — Rather than inciting fear, anti-smoking campaigns should tap into smokers’ memories and tug at their heartstrings, finds a new study by Michigan State University researchers.
 

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Eaton County Signs Resolution Recognizing The Significance of Black History Month

Rina Risper016 mins

 

 Dr. Brian L. Metcalf, Ph. D., Superintendent of the Grand Ledge School District, accepts a copy of the resolution from the Eaton County Board of Commissioners presented by Commissioner Howard T. Spence. This historic resolution recognizes February as Black History month in Eaton County.  It encourages Eaton County school districts to focus on the important contributions to the county and country from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and histories.

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PET WORLD: Picking the right collar for your dog

Rina Risper05 mins

  By Marc Morrone

Tribune Content Agency
 
 Q: Our lab/pit mix puppy is now 8 months old and we got a metal choke collars to stop her from pulling when we walk her. However even with it on she will pull ahead of us until she actually starts to choke and cough and yet she never seems to get the idea. How is this supposed to work? Does it not bother her when it gets so tight around her neck? – Brad Williams, Macon, GA
 

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Excuse me, are you listening?

Rina Risper08 mins

 

Rina Risper, President & Publisher of The New Citizens Press

Dear Readers,

 
Bullying has reached a new low with cyberbullying. This term refers to any bullying done through the internet or a cell phone. 

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