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2025/2026 Themed Sections,
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Outdoor Living - 5/5/2025
Updated outdoor living spaces have become must-have features for homeowners everywhere. Contractors who specialize in home exteriors won't want to miss this unique opportunity to showcase their goods and services to homeowners eager to to upgrade their outdoor living spaces.

Our Neighborhood - 5/20/2025
Local businesses are the backbones of their communities. Our Neighborhood shines a spotlight on all restaurants and retailers do to make their communities great places to live while also providing a showcase for those firms to connect with local residents.

Back to School - 6/5/2025
As summer draws to a close, families prepare to return to school. Back to School connects families with the local businesses that make it possible to start the new school year off on the right foot.

Emergency - 6/20/2025
Weather events are the new normal, and that only underscores the importance of being prepared and the significant role local heroes play to keep their communities safe. Emergency Preparedness brings all that together, making this a go-to guide for communities everywhere.

Fall Home - 7/3/2025
Welcoming weather makes fall an ideal time to tackle home renovation projects. Contractors can utilize Fall Home to connect with locals looking to renovate before the busy holiday season kicks in.

Senior Health - 7/18/2025
Seniors are living longer than ever, and Senior Health is the perfect resource for men and women looking to be as healthy as possible throughout their golden years. Medical practices, fitness facilities and health food stores are just a handful of the many retailers who can utilize Senior Health to connect with aging men and women in their communities. 

Holiday Gift Guide - 8/5/2025
Savvy shoppers know it's never too early to start shopping for the holiday season. Holiday Gift Guide caters to holiday shoppers and the many local businesses looking to capitalize on the lucrative holiday shopping market.

Breast Cancer Awareness - 8/20/2025
More than two million women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Breast Cancer Awareness draws attention to this deadly disease and what women can do to lower their risk.

Holiday Lifestyle - 9/5/2025
The holiday season is steeped in tradition. Holiday Lifestyle shines a light on the many customs that make this season so unique, providing a perfect tie-in opportunity for local businesses who want to help their communities make the most of this special time of year.

Modern Parenting- 9/19/2025
Modern Parenting has covers a broad range of topics, from raising children to family finances to preparing for the futures. Local medical practices, financial professionals and more can utilize this one-of-a-kind section to connect with parents raising children in a uniquely challenging time. 

Winter Fun & Games - 10/6/2025
The popularity of games is undeniable. Winter Fun & Games is sure to appeal to readers looking for activities to fill their winter downtime, making this an ideal vehicle for local businesses to connect with their communities.

Money Matters - 10/20/2025
The world continues to confront a host of financial challenges. Money Matters covers a range of financial topics and can be the perfect conduit for local professionals to showcase all they have to offer to readers focused on everything from overcoming inflation to retirement planning and more.

Health & Wellness - 11/5/2025
Health & Wellness is tailor-made for readers hoping to turn over a healthy leaf at the start of a new year. With features focusing on physical health, mental wellness and nutrition, Health & Wellness is the perfect place for local businesses to promote their offerings to health-conscious readers.

Brides Today - 11/20/2025
The months leading up to a couple’s wedding day is an exciting and busy time. Brides Today is an invaluable resource that can connect couples with the many local vendors who specialize in helping them plan their big days.

Spring Home - 12/5/2025
Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and it’s also a time when home renovations once again take center stage. Spring Home is the perfect vehicle for contractors to connect with renovation-minded homeowners looking to breathe new life into their homes.

Living 50 Plus - 12/19/2025
Living 50 Plus is here to help readers in a highly influential and growing demographic make the most of an exciting time in their lives. Advertisers across an array of industries can utilize this unique section to foster and grow connections with local readers 50 and over.

Children's Health - 1/5/2026
Children’s health and well-being is of the utmost importance to parents. Children’s Health is a go-to resource for parents that highlights issues that affect youngsters’ physical and mental well-being.

Salute to Agriculture - 1/20/2026
A thriving agricultural sector is a vital component of a healthy economy. Salute to Agriculture shines a light on the many ways local agricultural producers support a strong local economy and draws attention to the challenges farmers are facing.

Home Interiors - 2/5/2026
Extra time spent indoors over the winter compels homeowners to ponder ways to refurbish the interior spaces in their homes. Home Interiors is full of renovation-minded inspiration and serves as an ideal vehicle for local contractors to showcase their services to homeowners hoping to give their homes a new look and feel.

Celebrate! - 2/20/2026
Milestone moments are worthy of celebration. Celebrate! can help families celebrate graduations, anniversaries, birthdays, and other special moments worthy of commemoration.

Senior Living 3/5/2026
Modern seniors live active lives. With an emphasis on health, family, fitness, finances and more, Senior Living has all adults over 60 need to navigate an exciting period in their lives. Local businesses won’t want to miss this unique chance to connect with a growing and influential demographic.

How To - 3/20/2026
Home, health and recreation are high on readers’ priority lists. How To includes a range of features focusing on these important topics, making this a great opportunity for local businesses across various industries to showcase their goods and services.

Weddings - 4/3/2026
There’s no shortage of couples tying the knot each summer, and nearly every detail of the big day will require some forethought. Weddings provides the perfect vehicle for local vendors to connect with couples who will soon be saying, “I do.”

Tee Time 4/17/2026
Golf is a wildly popular sport that attracts enthusiasts of all ages and from all walks of life. Tee Time is the perfect place for local vendors to make their names known among a growing crop of golf-loving consumers.

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America@250 - 1/5/2026
America@250 celebrates America’s past and present in a year when the country will commemorate its 250th anniversary. This special section offers an opportunity for local advertisers to connect with readers celebrating their patriotism and make the most of yearlong commemorations of America’s semiquincentennial.

Local Road Trip - 5/5/2026
Summer is vacation season, and the rising cost of travel figures to compel many vacationers to stay close to home and take to the road when planning getaways this year. Local Road Trip is an ideal vehicle to connect vacationers with the many local businesses that can ensure their summer getaways are fun, memorable and affordable.

Outdoor Living 5/20/2026
Outdoor living spaces have come a long way, and modern homeowners are increasingly interested in utilizing their backyards as extensions of their home interiors. Contractors who specialize in home exteriors won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to capitalize on homeowners’ growing desire to embrace outdoor living.

Back to School - 6/5/2026
The waning weeks of summer require a renewed focus on the coming school year. Back to School is a go-to resource for families and educators getting ready to once again answer the bell of a new school year.

Real Estate Now - 6/20/2026
Buying and selling a home is no small task. Real Estate Now helps buyers and sellers navigate the ins and outs of the market for homes and serves as an invaluable vehicle for real estate professionals to offer their services to local residents.

Fall Home 7/2/2026
There’s no time like the fall to take on projects around the house. Fall Home is the ideal publication for local contractors to make their presence known among readers looking to remodel and renovate before the weather takes a turn and families begin to spend more time indoors.

Senior Health 7/2/2026
Senior Health is written for men and women who want to do everything they can to make their golden years as healthy and happy as possible. Medical practices, fitness facilities and health food stores are just a handful of the many retailers who can utilize Senior Health to connect with health-conscious seniors.

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Remembering 9/11 5/5/2026
September 11, 2026 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. This commemorative section tells the story of one of the most devastating days in American history and is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the attacks and the many brave individuals who served as first responders on that fateful day.

Holiday Gift Guide - 8/5/2026
Shopping for gifts is an integral component of the holiday season. Holiday Gift Guide is loaded with opportunities for local retailers to make their names known to local readers looking for inspiration this holiday season.

Cancer Awareness - 12-Page Section Download 8/20/2026
Breast Cancer Awareness - 12-Page Section Download 8/20/2026
Cancer is the second leading cause of deaths across the globe every year, and breast cancer is a particularly formidable form of the disease that continues to affect millions of women every year. Breast Cancer Awareness and Cancer Awareness are two 12-page sections that can be run as standalones or alongside one another and utilized to let readers know about this potentially deadly disease and what all individuals can do to lower their risk of developing it.

Holiday Lifestyle 9/4/2026
The holiday season is big business. Holiday Lifestyle showcases the many traditions synonymous with the season and provides ample tie-in opportunities for local businesses looking to make the most of this festive and lucrative time of year.

Modern Parenting - 9/18/2026
Modern parents have a lot on their plate. With a focus on health, safety and more, Modern Parenting can help moms and dads raise happy and healthy children.

Money Matters - 10/5/2026
Local, national and global economies have been up and down for several years. Money Matters is an ideal opportunity for local financial professionals to advertise their services to readers looking to secure their futures in a challenging time.

Winter Fun & Games 10/20/2026
Games are as popular as ever. Winter Fun & Games features a variety of puzzles that serve as a perfect way to pass the time in winter.

 
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