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Pokin Around: History buff holds on to story of aviator who died in 1919 air race

by Steve Pokin September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

He is movie-star handsome, self-assured, a Rock of Gibraltar jaw. His mouth is closed, yet you know he’s smiling. The photo is of Virgil Thomas.

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Pokin Around: Remember when that whipper-snapper named Reagan ran for president?

by Steve Pokin September 13, 2023September 12, 2023

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Pokin Around: Fun Acre, a place stuck in time where 18 holes of mini golf cost you $3

by Steve Pokin September 11, 2023September 11, 2023

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Pokin Around: I have presbycusis; it’s irreversible; do you hear what I’m saying?

by Steve Pokin September 6, 2023September 5, 2023

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Pokin Around: She says church leader once forbade her from going to a shelter for victims of abuse

by Steve Pokin September 5, 2023September 8, 2023

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Pokin Around: Brother Jed’s sign said ‘YOU DESERVE HELL’; he confronted college students

by Steve Pokin August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

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Pokin Around: Couple found stolen bikes on FB Marketplace, thought police could be of more help

by Steve Pokin August 29, 2023August 28, 2023

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Answer Man: Reader asks if mercury he handled in chemistry class years ago is the same stuff considered highly toxic today

by Steve Pokin August 28, 2023August 25, 2023

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Answer Man: Reader named Booze asks about Boozefighters motorcycle club

by Steve Pokin August 23, 2023August 22, 2023

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Of the many career choices 20-year-old faced, he chose to buy his hometown newspaper

by Steve Pokin August 18, 2023August 18, 2023