December 2022

Sallee A. Elmore

Sallee A. Elmore

Sallee Elmore was born in Beardstown, daughter of Julius Elmore and and Ruth (Bell) Elmore, both deceased. Sister of Cleon (deceased), Rodney (California), and Jack (Pennsylvania). Mother of Susan Lynn…

Sara Elizabeth Kruse

Sara Elizabeth Kruse

Sara Elizabeth Kruse, 93, Beardstown, died Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Heritage Health in Beardstown. She was born on June 12, 1929, in Rushville, the daughter of Ephraim and Irene…

Nativity Scene

Another Christmas Story

By James T. Frazee    Twas the night before Christmas, When all through God’s house, Many creatures were stirring, but nary a mouse. A beautiful… Login to continue reading Login…

Bits & Pieces

By Sally Lael There are some things that you just never outgrow. For instance, your mom’s homecooking. I think most people will agree their mothers… Login to continue reading Login…

Santa

A time to pause

By Sally Lael In just a few days, we will celebrate Christmas, but not all celebrate the same way. Christians celebrate the birth of the… Login to continue reading Login…

Trivia Too

Roy Roberts I have had a Christmas column for 50 years and my memory is such that I’m not sure if I didn’t have this… Login to continue reading Login…

Virginia O’Hanlon.

Looking Back

By Leigh Morris Today we need this timeless story about faith, love, beauty and romance. In 1897, little Virginia O’Hanlon wrote the following letter to… Login to continue reading Login…