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Civil War Veteran James Fry finally receives headstone in Arenzville Cemetery

Jaime ChapmanAfter more than 130 years without a marked grave, Civil War veteran James Fry has finally received a stone recognizing his service and marking his final resting place in Arenzville.Fry, who served in the Union Army under the name James Sinclair, was buried in Arenzville East Cemetery, according to cemetery records maintained by the…

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Focus on FaithThe Golden Calf

Rev. Keith KettnerSt. John’s Lutheran ChurchExodus 32 is one of the most devastating chapters in the entire Bible. The Golden Calf incident is etched in our memories, even if we haven’t seen the Ten Commandments movie. At the most climatic moment in the relationship between God and His people Israel, they worship not their God…

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Area runners cross the finish line on season

The Tigers’ Oscar Cortes in action at the Sectional Cross Country Meet. Photo by Brockschmidt Jason Brockschmidt, Sports Editor Cross Country Sectional ResultsThe high school cross country season ended at the Elmwood Sectional for the…