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March 27, 2023 -- If that is an unpleasant question, it certainly is. Less than half of Americans have discussed their end of life plans with a relative. The result of that inaction is incalculable trouble and work for those left behind. Like finding out that all your money is a checking account you don't have access to. Or not…...
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Located among farmlands and many historical sites of the Battle of Gettysburg, the turning point of the Civil War, the small town of Gettysburg is the county seat of Adams County in south central Pennsylvania. With a population of approximately 7,00 residents (2020), The town is also home to Gettysburg College, a small, private liberal arts college of about 2,500…...
Sometimes referred to as "Hill City" because of its rolling landscape, Lynchburg (population 73,000) is located in central Virgina and often lands on the "Best Places to Live" lists. Thomas Jefferson built his personal retreat here, Poplar Forest. Nowadays it is a subdued but lovely town with working class values. Five lively college campuses make Lynchburg a vibrant college town.…...
Founded by immigrants from the Netherlands in 1847, the small town of Pella, Iowa, has preserved its history and proud Dutch heritage through architectural sites and many events. Located in Marion County, the population was 10,237 in 2019. It is home to Central College and to the tallest working windmill in the United States, which grinds wheat into flour. Residents…...
McMinnville, know as the heart of Oregon's wine country, is the county seat and largest city of Yamhill County. It has a population of approximately 33,000 and is located in a picturesque setting surrounded by farmland and vineyards at the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Yamhill River in the Willamette Valley. The town was founded by William…...