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Lien Cuisine: April Fools Day!

Lien Cuisine: April Fools Day!

April Fool’s Day is historically one of the most fun days for the West Side Newspaper. For years, Chris McCartney and I huddled over a beer and dreamed up stupid stuff to write for the April edition. Spoofs only, with a little satire here and there.

Understanding the Reality Behind 'Teeth in a Day' Implants Part 2 of 2

Understanding the Reality Behind 'Teeth in a Day' Implants Part 2 of 2

You may have heard advertisements promising “teeth in a day,” often paired with smiling patients enjoying apples or steak right after surgery.

Indy Art Galley Showcases Spring Show

Indy Art Galley Showcases Spring Show

For the rest of April, visitors to the gallery in downtown Independence can enjoy Focus Artist Becki Hesedahl’s watercolor landscape paintings. The project is called “Spirit of The Forest” and looks to examine the landscape of nature in a close-up view.

West Salem High Students Bring The Great Gatsby to Life

West Salem High Students Bring The Great Gatsby to Life

West Salem High auditorium, a gaggle of Advanced Technical Theater students are gearing up for their biggest “straight play” yet: The Great Gatsby. They’re buzzing with excitement and nerves: in small groups, they’re presenting their ideas for the technical part of the show, which opens April 29.

Whole Tooth: Wisdom Teeth Removal, Yes or No?

Whole Tooth: Wisdom Teeth Removal, Yes or No?

Most patients accept a referral to an oral surgeon with grace. We often recommend sedation and suggest planning for at least four days of rest and recovery. In many ways, it is the one time in life when you are fully justified in doing absolutely nothing but healing.

West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board Gets Up to Date on the City’s Homelessness Response and Planned Park Improvements

West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board Gets Up to Date on the City’s Homelessness Response and Planned Park Improvements

The West Salem Urban Renewal Agency, guided by the recommendations of the volunteer Redevelopment Advisory Board, has been on a mission to improve the West Salem area’s public spaces, building infrastructure and access to housing since 2001.

Fatigue: A Low Testosterone Symptom You Should Not Ignore

Fatigue: A Low Testosterone Symptom You Should Not Ignore

We all have those days, but if chronic fatigue has become your unwanted roommate, it might be time to look beyond your sleep schedule. Turns out, your “get-up-and-go” mojo might be linked to a tiny but powerful hormone called testosterone.