Entries by Laura Geiger

Fresh Strawberry Milkshake

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Wednesday, March 15. 2017

With fresh strawberries on sale at Giant Mart for only $1 and 56 ounces of Mayfield Ice Cream for $2.50, doesn't a Strawberry Milkshake sound good?

8 ounces strawberries, stemmed and sliced
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup milk [Full Story »]

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

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Laura Geiger

in Food

Wednesday, November 16. 2016

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours, 5 minutes
Serves: 6-8

Ingredients
1- 4 to 5-lb. pork shoulder (it may also be labeled as Boston butt)
2 medium yellow onions, sliced
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 cup of chicken stock or chicken broth
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 12-oz bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce (optional) [Full Story »]

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

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Laura Geiger

in Food

Tuesday, November 15. 2016

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours, 15 minutes
Serves: 6-8

Ingredients
3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
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Crock Pot Pineapple Chicken

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Laura Geiger

in Food

Friday, November 11. 2016

1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
12 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks, juices reserved*
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
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It was ‘Make Someone Smile Week’

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Laura Geiger

in Top Stories

Saturday, July 23. 2016

Members of the Azalea Garden Club partnered with Goggans Florist for the national observance of ‘Make Someone Smile Week’ July 17-23. More than 200 ‘Be Happy’ bouquets of daisies in smiley face mugs were arranged and delivered as surprise gifts to individuals around Barnesville-Lamar County.

Telefora donated the yellow mugs to thousands of florists nationwide who in turn donated their time and got wholesalers and growers to contribute flowers.

Roasted Chicken with Lemon

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Laura Geiger

in Food

Thursday, January 14. 2016

Ingredients
1 (5 to 6-pound) roasting chicken
Salt
Ground black pepper
4 lemons
3 heads garlic, cut in 1/2 crosswise
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
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Coach Jason Strickland leaving LCCHS

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Laura Geiger

in News

Thursday, February 16. 2012

Comments (2)

Trojan head football coach Jason Strickland is leaving LCCHS. [Full Story »]

Fire victims' conditions worsen

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Laura Geiger

in News

Thursday, February 16. 2012

The conditions of two of those hospitalized following Sunday's fire that killed Anna Hambrick took a turn for the worse overnight. [Full Story »]

Evans obituary

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Laura Geiger

in Obituaries

Monday, February 13. 2012

Thomas “Corry” Evans

Mr. Thomas “Corry” Evans, age 93, of Milner passed away on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 in a Barnesville healthcare facility.
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Alleged killers in court today

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Laura Geiger

in Crime

Thursday, February 9. 2012

Superior court clerk Frank Abbott and his staff have begun calling jurors for the upcoming murder trials of Shameik Jamilahad Spinks and Lekievius T. Eleby which will get underway later this month. [Full Story »]

'Meet the Trojans' Saturday

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Laura Geiger

in Sports

Monday, January 30. 2012

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The Lamar County High School baseball team will host its annual "Meet The Trojan Night" this Saturday at 6 p.m. The event, which will take place at The Gathering Place will cap off a full day of events as the Diamond Trojan middle school, junior varsity and varsity players, who will be determined after a tryout period this week, will have a team breakfast and picture day Saturday morning. [Full Story »]

Harris Obituary

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Laura Geiger

in Death Notices

Thursday, January 19. 2012

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Awards banquet ticket deadline is Friday

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Laura Geiger

in Top Stories

Thursday, January 19. 2012

Comment (1)

The nominations period is over and tickets are only available until Friday for the 29th annual Community Awards Banquet at the Barnesville Civic Center Thursday Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. [Full Story »]

Two vastly different opinions on entitlements

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Laura Geiger

in Opinion

Monday, December 19. 2011

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What follows are two vastly different views on entitlement programs in America. The first, and rather lengthy piece, came from the left leaning LikeTheDew.com and was penned by Joy Moses. The second, submitted by Killer Kilpatrick, came from The Independent Institute.

Note: the figures Moses refers to were not included due to html issues. [Full Story »]

Dawson obituary

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Laura Geiger

in Obituaries

Tuesday, December 6. 2011

Elmer Dawson, 84, of Barnesville died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. Services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 6-8 p.m. [Full Story »]