We remember Lee Hendee
Is Seneca Falls, New York, the inspiration for Bedford Falls, the fictional mill town setting for “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Frank Capra’s Christmas classic?Capra...
Can’t afford Christmas? You’re not alone
A friend posted on social media that her family cannot afford a Christmas tree, and feeling depressed, said she cannot afford Christmas this year....
The Hounds of the Road
Natural Bridge is nestled in the mountains and rests within a gorge in Rockbridge County, Va. It’s midway between Lexington and Roanoke, and hard...
A forward-looking project that’s already paying dividends
A great example of a forward-looking project that originally brought ridicule but is already proving its worth is the Hobart-Carl Smith Drive road.The road,...
An open letter on suffering, giving
This report I read recently sent a chill down my spine.A video published by CNN appeared to depict a slave auction in Libya, where...
Be grateful, even with challenges
There are some moments when it is easy to feel immensely grateful.For me, I think of the day, four years ago, when my son...
Her vote didn’t count, but it represents hope for Hillsboro
Thank you, Isabelle Bourne. You represent hope for the future of Hillsboro.Isabelle is the student representative on the Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education....
We honor our veterans with music
Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones reminded us that “Music is a language that doesn’t speak in particular words. It speaks in emotions, and...
Solutions journalism is here for your community
Have you ever considered working as a reporter or journalist? I’ve met a lot of folks who have told me that they would like...
Current council has duties; enjoyable visits here and elsewhere
While we await final results from last Tuesday in local races that are so close they won’t be decided until provisional votes are considered,...