Slim Randles It was Herb who first saw Janice Thomas, the art teacher, come in.“She’s putting something up on the bulletin board,” Herb said.“Wonder what…
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Baby, it’s cold outsideJudy Conlin Here it is-the brand new year of 2026, and it is freezing outdoors. Everyone knows I hate cold weather. Moving…
Keeping our local paper alive with your helpErin Hill I grew up in a house where Wednesday nights were special. That was the night we…
The Word for 2026 is: ‘Begin’Nancy KennedyA few weeks ago, my pastor announced that we are going to read the Bible together as a church.He…
A RESOLUTIONJudy Conlin At church today, the minister said there were three things that one should not be. They were tired, retired and tiresome. I…
A weary world, still rejoicingNancy Kennedy Nancy’s note: Over the past year, I’ve used the AI program ChatGPT to help edit my weekly column, along…
What can God do with our dedicated lives? Are you eagerly looking forward to 2026? Or has 2025 been so bad that you dread another…
Slim Randles When Steve and Dud got up to go get a paper, it left just Doc and Bert sitting at the philosophy counter of…
Not so smart old dogJudy Conlin I should be excellent at managing appointments because I usually have some every day. Some are doctor appointments. Some…
When ugly becomes good newsNancy Kennedy For those who celebrate, this year’s National Ugly Sweater Day is Dec. 19. It’s a day of lighthearted tackiness…